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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,869.20, 373,303.80 and 149,336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,869.20, 373,303.80 and 149,336.40 is: 224,004.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,869.20 : 373,303.80 = 149,336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,869.20/373,303.80 = 149,336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,869.20x = 373,303.80 × 149,336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,869.20x = 55,747,845,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,747,845,598.32/248,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,004.60

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