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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,711.40, 372,848.40 and 148,911.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,711.40, 372,848.40 and 148,911.30 is: 223,236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,711.40 : 372,848.40 = 148,911.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,711.40/372,848.40 = 148,911.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,711.40x = 372,848.40 × 148,911.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,711.40x = 55,521,339,946.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,521,339,946.92/248,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,236.01

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