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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,153.44, 342,570.72 and 152,741.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,153.44, 342,570.72 and 152,741.92 is: 210,857.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,153.44 : 342,570.72 = 152,741.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,153.44/342,570.72 = 152,741.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,153.44x = 342,570.72 × 152,741.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,153.44x = 52,324,909,508.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324,909,508.58/248,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,857.08

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