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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,140.60, 372,210.90 and 153,662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,140.60, 372,210.90 and 153,662.20 is: 230,493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,140.60 : 372,210.90 = 153,662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,140.60/372,210.90 = 153,662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,140.60x = 372,210.90 × 153,662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,140.60x = 57,194,745,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,194,745,757.98/248,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,493.30

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