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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,995.62, 373,492.62 and 149,185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,995.62, 373,492.62 and 149,185.80 is: 223,778.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,995.62 : 373,492.62 = 149,185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,995.62/373,492.62 = 149,185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,995.62x = 373,492.62 × 149,185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,995.62x = 55,719,795,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,719,795,308.80/248,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,778.21

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