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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,027.99, 342,340.64 and 152,479.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,027.99, 342,340.64 and 152,479.32 is: 210,459.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,027.99 : 342,340.64 = 152,479.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,027.99/342,340.64 = 152,479.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,027.99x = 342,340.64 × 152,479.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,027.99x = 52,199,867,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,199,867,233.17/248,027.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,459.59

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