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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,762.40, 372,924.90 and 148,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,762.40, 372,924.90 and 148,962.30 is: 223,312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,762.40 : 372,924.90 = 148,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,762.40/372,924.90 = 148,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,762.40x = 372,924.90 × 148,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,762.40x = 55,551,750,831.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,551,750,831.27/248,762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,312.49

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