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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,706.40, 372,840.90 and 148,906.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,706.40, 372,840.90 and 148,906.30 is: 223,228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,706.40 : 372,840.90 = 148,906.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,706.40/372,840.90 = 148,906.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,706.40x = 372,840.90 × 148,906.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,706.40x = 55,518,358,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,518,358,907.67/248,706.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,228.51

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