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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,116.24, 342,404.04 and 152,566.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,116.24, 342,404.04 and 152,566.48 is: 210,543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,116.24 : 342,404.04 = 152,566.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,116.24/342,404.04 = 152,566.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,116.24x = 342,404.04 × 152,566.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,116.24x = 52,239,379,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,239,379,120.58/248,116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,543.97

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