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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,757.08, 373,132.17 and 148,944.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,757.08, 373,132.17 and 148,944.83 is: 223,415.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,757.08 : 373,132.17 = 148,944.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,757.08/373,132.17 = 148,944.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,757.08x = 373,132.17 × 148,944.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,757.08x = 55,576,105,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,576,105,762.52/248,757.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,415.18

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