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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,724.40, 372,867.90 and 148,924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,724.40, 372,867.90 and 148,924.30 is: 223,255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,724.40 : 372,867.90 = 148,924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,724.40/372,867.90 = 148,924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,724.40x = 372,867.90 × 148,924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,724.40x = 55,529,090,999.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,529,090,999.97/248,724.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,255.50

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