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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,153.52, 342,268.48 and 157,431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,153.52, 342,268.48 and 157,431.36 is: 217,138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,153.52 : 342,268.48 = 157,431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,153.52/342,268.48 = 157,431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,153.52x = 342,268.48 × 157,431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,153.52x = 53,883,792,291.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,883,792,291.53/248,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,138.94

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