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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,859.20, 373,288.80 and 149,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,859.20, 373,288.80 and 149,326.40 is: 223,989.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,859.20 : 373,288.80 = 149,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,859.20/373,288.80 = 149,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,859.20x = 373,288.80 × 149,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,859.20x = 55,741,872,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,741,872,664.32/248,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,989.60

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