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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,157.44, 342,576.24 and 152,745.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,157.44, 342,576.24 and 152,745.92 is: 210,862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,157.44 : 342,576.24 = 152,745.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,157.44/342,576.24 = 152,745.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,157.44x = 342,576.24 × 152,745.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,157.44x = 52,327,122,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,327,122,948.94/248,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,862.60

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