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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,881.60, 373,322.40 and 147,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,881.60, 373,322.40 and 147,842.20 is: 221,763.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,881.60 : 373,322.40 = 147,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,881.60/373,322.40 = 147,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,881.60x = 373,322.40 × 147,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,881.60x = 55,192,804,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,192,804,925.28/248,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,763.30

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