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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,252.99, 373,223.39 and 149,175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,252.99, 373,223.39 and 149,175.87 is: 223,371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,252.99 : 373,223.39 = 149,175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,252.99/373,223.39 = 149,175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,252.99x = 373,223.39 × 149,175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,252.99x = 55,675,923,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,675,923,161.72/249,252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,371.13

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