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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,187.60, 372,281.40 and 153,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,187.60, 372,281.40 and 153,709.20 is: 230,563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,187.60 : 372,281.40 = 153,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,187.60/372,281.40 = 153,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,187.60x = 372,281.40 × 153,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,187.60x = 57,223,076,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,223,076,168.88/248,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,563.80

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