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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,775.04, 373,243.20 and 148,919.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,775.04, 373,243.20 and 148,919.68 is: 223,427.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,775.04 : 373,243.20 = 148,919.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,775.04/373,243.20 = 148,919.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,775.04x = 373,243.20 × 148,919.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,775.04x = 55,583,257,906.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,583,257,906.18/248,775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,427.79

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