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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,641.07, 372,958.84 and 148,829.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,641.07, 372,958.84 and 148,829.12 is: 223,242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,641.07 : 372,958.84 = 148,829.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,641.07/372,958.84 = 148,829.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,641.07x = 372,958.84 × 148,829.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,641.07x = 55,507,135,953.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,507,135,953.42/248,641.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,242.02

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