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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,174.10, 372,261.15 and 153,695.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,174.10, 372,261.15 and 153,695.70 is: 230,543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,174.10 : 372,261.15 = 153,695.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,174.10/372,261.15 = 153,695.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,174.10x = 372,261.15 × 153,695.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,174.10x = 57,214,938,032.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,214,938,032.06/248,174.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,543.55

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