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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,995.47, 373,587.57 and 149,227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,995.47, 373,587.57 and 149,227.26 is: 223,897.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,995.47 : 373,587.57 = 149,227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,995.47/373,587.57 = 149,227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,995.47x = 373,587.57 × 149,227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,995.47x = 55,749,449,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,749,449,441.16/248,995.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,897.44

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