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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,873.60, 373,310.40 and 147,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,873.60, 373,310.40 and 147,834.20 is: 221,751.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,873.60 : 373,310.40 = 147,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,873.60/373,310.40 = 147,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,873.60x = 373,310.40 × 147,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,873.60x = 55,188,044,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,188,044,335.68/248,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,751.30

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