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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,649.33, 372,971.25 and 148,837.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,649.33, 372,971.25 and 148,837.35 is: 223,254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,649.33 : 372,971.25 = 148,837.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,649.33/372,971.25 = 148,837.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,649.33x = 372,971.25 × 148,837.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,649.33x = 55,512,052,476.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,512,052,476.19/248,649.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,254.38

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