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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,651.30, 373,302.17 and 147,633.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,651.30, 373,302.17 and 147,633.77 is: 221,643.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,651.30 : 373,302.17 = 147,633.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,651.30/373,302.17 = 147,633.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,651.30x = 373,302.17 × 147,633.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,651.30x = 55,112,006,706.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,112,006,706.28/248,651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,643.75

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