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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,233.60, 372,350.40 and 153,755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,233.60, 372,350.40 and 153,755.20 is: 230,632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,233.60 : 372,350.40 = 153,755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,233.60/372,350.40 = 153,755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,233.60x = 372,350.40 × 153,755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,233.60x = 57,250,810,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,250,810,222.08/248,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,632.80

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