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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,170.24, 342,478.56 and 152,620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,170.24, 342,478.56 and 152,620.48 is: 210,618.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,170.24 : 342,478.56 = 152,620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,170.24/342,478.56 = 152,620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,170.24x = 342,478.56 × 152,620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,170.24x = 52,269,242,216.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,269,242,216.91/248,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,618.49

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