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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,885.70, 373,328.55 and 149,352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,885.70, 373,328.55 and 149,352.90 is: 224,029.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,885.70 : 373,328.55 = 149,352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,885.70/373,328.55 = 149,352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,885.70x = 373,328.55 × 149,352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,885.70x = 55,757,701,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,757,701,595.30/248,885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,029.35

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