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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,643.32, 372,962.22 and 148,831.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,643.32, 372,962.22 and 148,831.37 is: 223,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,643.32 : 372,962.22 = 148,831.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,643.32/372,962.22 = 148,831.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,643.32x = 372,962.22 × 148,831.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,643.32x = 55,508,476,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,508,476,296.03/248,643.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,245.40

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