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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,117.24, 342,405.42 and 152,567.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,117.24, 342,405.42 and 152,567.48 is: 210,545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,117.24 : 342,405.42 = 152,567.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,117.24/342,405.42 = 152,567.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,117.24x = 342,405.42 × 152,567.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,117.24x = 52,239,932,067.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,239,932,067.74/248,117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,545.35

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