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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,148.60, 372,222.90 and 153,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,148.60, 372,222.90 and 153,670.20 is: 230,505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,148.60 : 372,222.90 = 153,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,148.60/372,222.90 = 153,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,148.60x = 372,222.90 × 153,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,148.60x = 57,199,567,487.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,199,567,487.58/248,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,505.30

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