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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,142.60, 372,213.90 and 153,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,142.60, 372,213.90 and 153,664.20 is: 230,496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,142.60 : 372,213.90 = 153,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,142.60/372,213.90 = 153,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,142.60x = 372,213.90 × 153,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,142.60x = 57,195,951,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,195,951,172.38/248,142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,496.30

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