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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,868.20, 373,302.30 and 149,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,868.20, 373,302.30 and 149,335.40 is: 224,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,868.20 : 373,302.30 = 149,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,868.20/373,302.30 = 149,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,868.20x = 373,302.30 × 149,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,868.20x = 55,747,248,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,747,248,291.42/248,868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,003.10

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