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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,851.60, 373,277.40 and 149,318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,851.60, 373,277.40 and 149,318.80 is: 223,978.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,851.60 : 373,277.40 = 149,318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,851.60/373,277.40 = 149,318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,851.60x = 373,277.40 × 149,318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,851.60x = 55,737,333,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,737,333,435.12/248,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,978.20

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