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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,937.60, 371,906.40 and 153,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,937.60, 371,906.40 and 153,459.20 is: 230,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,937.60 : 371,906.40 = 153,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,937.60/371,906.40 = 153,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,937.60x = 371,906.40 × 153,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,937.60x = 57,072,458,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,072,458,618.88/247,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,188.80

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