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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,997.47, 373,590.57 and 149,229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,997.47, 373,590.57 and 149,229.26 is: 223,900.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,997.47 : 373,590.57 = 149,229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,997.47/373,590.57 = 149,229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,997.47x = 373,590.57 × 149,229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,997.47x = 55,750,644,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,750,644,304.08/248,997.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,900.44

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