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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,172.24, 342,481.32 and 152,622.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,172.24, 342,481.32 and 152,622.48 is: 210,621.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,172.24 : 342,481.32 = 152,622.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,172.24/342,481.32 = 152,622.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,172.24x = 342,481.32 × 152,622.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,172.24x = 52,270,348,412.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,270,348,412.07/248,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,621.25

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