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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,285.92, 342,542.64 and 151,526.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,285.92, 342,542.64 and 151,526.56 is: 209,050.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,285.92 : 342,542.64 = 151,526.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,285.92/342,542.64 = 151,526.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,285.92x = 342,542.64 × 151,526.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,285.92x = 51,904,307,892.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,904,307,892.52/248,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,050.55

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