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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,816.20, 373,224.30 and 149,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,816.20, 373,224.30 and 149,283.40 is: 223,925.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,816.20 : 373,224.30 = 149,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,816.20/373,224.30 = 149,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,816.20x = 373,224.30 × 149,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,816.20x = 55,716,192,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,716,192,466.62/248,816.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,925.10

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