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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,482.02, 342,895.80 and 151,847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,482.02, 342,895.80 and 151,847.46 is: 209,543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,482.02 : 342,895.80 = 151,847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,482.02/342,895.80 = 151,847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,482.02x = 342,895.80 × 151,847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,482.02x = 52,067,856,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,067,856,274.67/248,482.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,543.76

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