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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,855.60, 373,283.40 and 147,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,855.60, 373,283.40 and 147,816.20 is: 221,724.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,855.60 : 373,283.40 = 147,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,855.60/373,283.40 = 147,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,855.60x = 373,283.40 × 147,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,855.60x = 55,177,333,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,177,333,711.08/248,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,724.30

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