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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,704.40, 372,837.90 and 148,904.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,704.40, 372,837.90 and 148,904.30 is: 223,225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,704.40 : 372,837.90 = 148,904.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,704.40/372,837.90 = 148,904.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,704.40x = 372,837.90 × 148,904.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,704.40x = 55,517,166,512.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,517,166,512.97/248,704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,225.51

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