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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,188.60, 372,282.90 and 153,710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,188.60, 372,282.90 and 153,710.20 is: 230,565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,188.60 : 372,282.90 = 153,710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,188.60/372,282.90 = 153,710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,188.60x = 372,282.90 × 153,710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,188.60x = 57,223,679,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,223,679,015.58/248,188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,565.30

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