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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,848.60, 373,272.90 and 149,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,848.60, 373,272.90 and 149,315.80 is: 223,973.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,848.60 : 373,272.90 = 149,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,848.60/373,272.90 = 149,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,848.60x = 373,272.90 × 149,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,848.60x = 55,735,541,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,735,541,681.82/248,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,973.70

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