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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,819.20, 373,228.80 and 149,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,819.20, 373,228.80 and 149,286.40 is: 223,929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,819.20 : 373,228.80 = 149,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,819.20/373,228.80 = 149,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,819.20x = 373,228.80 × 149,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,819.20x = 55,717,983,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,717,983,928.32/248,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,929.60

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