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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,137.38, 342,319.77 and 152,587.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,137.38, 342,319.77 and 152,587.62 is: 210,503.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,137.38 : 342,319.77 = 152,587.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,137.38/342,319.77 = 152,587.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,137.38x = 342,319.77 × 152,587.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,137.38x = 52,233,758,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,233,758,983.25/248,137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,503.39

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