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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,938.80, 371,908.20 and 153,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,938.80, 371,908.20 and 153,244.40 is: 229,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,938.80 : 371,908.20 = 153,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,938.80/371,908.20 = 153,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,938.80x = 371,908.20 × 153,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,938.80x = 56,992,848,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,992,848,964.08/247,938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,866.60

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