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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,651.33, 372,974.25 and 148,839.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,651.33, 372,974.25 and 148,839.35 is: 223,257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,651.33 : 372,974.25 = 148,839.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,651.33/372,974.25 = 148,839.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,651.33x = 372,974.25 × 148,839.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,651.33x = 55,513,244,936.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,513,244,936.74/248,651.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,257.38

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