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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,882.10, 373,323.15 and 147,842.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,882.10, 373,323.15 and 147,842.70 is: 221,764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,882.10 : 373,323.15 = 147,842.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,882.10/373,323.15 = 147,842.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,882.10x = 373,323.15 × 147,842.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,882.10x = 55,193,102,468.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,193,102,468.51/248,882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,764.05

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