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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,748.90, 372,904.65 and 148,948.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,748.90, 372,904.65 and 148,948.80 is: 223,292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,748.90 : 372,904.65 = 148,948.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,748.90/372,904.65 = 148,948.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,748.90x = 372,904.65 × 148,948.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,748.90x = 55,543,700,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,543,700,131.92/248,748.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,292.24

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