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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,876.84, 373,176.62 and 147,715.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,876.84, 373,176.62 and 147,715.96 is: 221,491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,876.84 : 373,176.62 = 147,715.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,876.84/373,176.62 = 147,715.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,876.84x = 373,176.62 × 147,715.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,876.84x = 55,124,142,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,124,142,672.86/248,876.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,491.65

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