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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,173.60, 372,260.40 and 153,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,173.60, 372,260.40 and 153,695.20 is: 230,542.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,173.60 : 372,260.40 = 153,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,173.60/372,260.40 = 153,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,173.60x = 372,260.40 × 153,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,173.60x = 57,214,636,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,214,636,630.08/248,173.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,542.80

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