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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,154.60, 372,231.90 and 153,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,154.60, 372,231.90 and 153,676.20 is: 230,514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,154.60 : 372,231.90 = 153,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,154.60/372,231.90 = 153,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,154.60x = 372,231.90 × 153,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,154.60x = 57,203,183,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,203,183,910.78/248,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,514.30

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