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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,996.47, 373,589.07 and 149,228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,996.47, 373,589.07 and 149,228.26 is: 223,898.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,996.47 : 373,589.07 = 149,228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,996.47/373,589.07 = 149,228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,996.47x = 373,589.07 × 149,228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,996.47x = 55,750,046,871.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,750,046,871.12/248,996.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,898.94

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