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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,994.97, 373,586.82 and 149,226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,994.97, 373,586.82 and 149,226.76 is: 223,896.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,994.97 : 373,586.82 = 149,226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,994.97/373,586.82 = 149,226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,994.97x = 373,586.82 × 149,226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,994.97x = 55,749,150,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,749,150,727.30/248,994.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,896.69

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