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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,839.70, 373,259.55 and 149,306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,839.70, 373,259.55 and 149,306.90 is: 223,960.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,839.70 : 373,259.55 = 149,306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,839.70/373,259.55 = 149,306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,839.70x = 373,259.55 × 149,306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,839.70x = 55,730,226,305.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,730,226,305.90/248,839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,960.35

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