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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,201.60, 372,302.40 and 153,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,201.60, 372,302.40 and 153,723.20 is: 230,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,201.60 : 372,302.40 = 153,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,201.60/372,302.40 = 153,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,201.60x = 372,302.40 × 153,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,201.60x = 57,231,516,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,231,516,295.68/248,201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,584.80

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