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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,482.25, 371,987.07 and 153,406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,482.25, 371,987.07 and 153,406.74 is: 229,655.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,482.25 : 371,987.07 = 153,406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,482.25/371,987.07 = 153,406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,482.25x = 371,987.07 × 153,406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,482.25x = 57,065,324,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,065,324,550.53/248,482.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,655.54

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