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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,155.44, 342,573.48 and 152,743.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,155.44, 342,573.48 and 152,743.92 is: 210,859.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,155.44 : 342,573.48 = 152,743.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,155.44/342,573.48 = 152,743.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,155.44x = 342,573.48 × 152,743.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,155.44x = 52,326,016,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,326,016,223.24/248,155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,859.84

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