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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,122.10, 372,183.15 and 153,643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,122.10, 372,183.15 and 153,643.70 is: 230,465.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,122.10 : 372,183.15 = 153,643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,122.10/372,183.15 = 153,643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,122.10x = 372,183.15 × 153,643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,122.10x = 57,183,596,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,183,596,243.66/248,122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,465.55

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