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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,163.60, 372,245.40 and 154,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,163.60, 372,245.40 and 154,851.60 is: 232,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,163.60 : 372,245.40 = 154,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,163.60/372,245.40 = 154,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,163.60x = 372,245.40 × 154,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,163.60x = 57,642,795,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,642,795,782.64/248,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,277.40

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