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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,211.60, 372,317.40 and 153,733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,211.60, 372,317.40 and 153,733.20 is: 230,599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,211.60 : 372,317.40 = 153,733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,211.60/372,317.40 = 153,733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,211.60x = 372,317.40 × 153,733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,211.60x = 57,237,545,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,237,545,317.68/248,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,599.80

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