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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,154.44, 342,572.10 and 152,742.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,154.44, 342,572.10 and 152,742.92 is: 210,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,154.44 : 342,572.10 = 152,742.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,154.44/342,572.10 = 152,742.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,154.44x = 342,572.10 × 152,742.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,154.44x = 52,325,462,864.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325,462,864.53/248,154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,858.46

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