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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,649.80, 373,299.92 and 147,632.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,649.80, 373,299.92 and 147,632.27 is: 221,641.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,649.80 : 373,299.92 = 147,632.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,649.80/373,299.92 = 147,632.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,649.80x = 373,299.92 × 147,632.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,649.80x = 55,111,113,842.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,111,113,842.26/248,649.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,641.50

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