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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,336.39, 342,770.13 and 152,923.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,336.39, 342,770.13 and 152,923.05 is: 211,074.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,336.39 : 342,770.13 = 152,923.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,336.39/342,770.13 = 152,923.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,336.39x = 342,770.13 × 152,923.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,336.39x = 52,417,453,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,417,453,728.50/248,336.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,074.40

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