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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,478.02, 342,890.30 and 151,843.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,478.02, 342,890.30 and 151,843.46 is: 209,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,478.02 : 342,890.30 = 151,843.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,478.02/342,890.30 = 151,843.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,478.02x = 342,890.30 × 151,843.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,478.02x = 52,065,649,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,065,649,552.44/248,478.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,538.25

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