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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,844.60, 373,266.90 and 149,311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,844.60, 373,266.90 and 149,311.80 is: 223,967.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,844.60 : 373,266.90 = 149,311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,844.60/373,266.90 = 149,311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,844.60x = 373,266.90 × 149,311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,844.60x = 55,733,152,719.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,733,152,719.42/248,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,967.70

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