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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,845.20, 373,267.80 and 149,312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,845.20, 373,267.80 and 149,312.40 is: 223,968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,845.20 : 373,267.80 = 149,312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,845.20/373,267.80 = 149,312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,845.20x = 373,267.80 × 149,312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,845.20x = 55,733,511,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,733,511,060.72/248,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,968.60

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