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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,867.70, 373,301.55 and 149,334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,867.70, 373,301.55 and 149,334.90 is: 224,002.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,867.70 : 373,301.55 = 149,334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,867.70/373,301.55 = 149,334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,867.70x = 373,301.55 × 149,334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,867.70x = 55,746,949,639.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,746,949,639.10/248,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,002.35

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