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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,160.44, 342,580.38 and 152,748.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,160.44, 342,580.38 and 152,748.92 is: 210,866.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,160.44 : 342,580.38 = 152,748.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,160.44/342,580.38 = 152,748.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,160.44x = 342,580.38 × 152,748.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,160.44x = 52,328,783,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,328,783,058.19/248,160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,866.74

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