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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,467.91, 371,965.57 and 153,392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,467.91, 371,965.57 and 153,392.38 is: 229,634.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,467.91 : 371,965.57 = 153,392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,467.91/371,965.57 = 153,392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,467.91x = 371,965.57 × 153,392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,467.91x = 57,056,684,839.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,056,684,839.27/248,467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,634.02

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