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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,335.39, 342,768.75 and 152,922.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,335.39, 342,768.75 and 152,922.05 is: 211,073.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,335.39 : 342,768.75 = 152,922.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,335.39/342,768.75 = 152,922.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,335.39x = 342,768.75 × 152,922.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,335.39x = 52,416,898,924.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,416,898,924.02/248,335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,073.01

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