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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,702.40, 372,834.90 and 148,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,702.40, 372,834.90 and 148,902.30 is: 223,222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,702.40 : 372,834.90 = 148,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,702.40/372,834.90 = 148,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,702.40x = 372,834.90 × 148,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,702.40x = 55,515,974,130.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,515,974,130.27/248,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,222.51

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