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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,842.20, 373,263.30 and 149,309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,842.20, 373,263.30 and 149,309.40 is: 223,964.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,842.20 : 373,263.30 = 149,309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,842.20/373,263.30 = 149,309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,842.20x = 373,263.30 × 149,309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,842.20x = 55,731,719,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,731,719,365.02/248,842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,964.10

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