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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,727.36, 373,088.28 and 148,915.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,727.36, 373,088.28 and 148,915.44 is: 223,371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,727.36 : 373,088.28 = 148,915.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,727.36/373,088.28 = 148,915.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,727.36x = 373,088.28 × 148,915.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,727.36x = 55,558,605,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,558,605,375.04/248,727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,371.51

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