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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,729.40, 372,875.40 and 148,929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,729.40, 372,875.40 and 148,929.30 is: 223,263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,729.40 : 372,875.40 = 148,929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,729.40/372,875.40 = 148,929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,729.40x = 372,875.40 × 148,929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,729.40x = 55,532,072,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,532,072,309.22/248,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,263.00

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