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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,553.60, 343,027.82 and 153,116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,553.60, 343,027.82 and 153,116.16 is: 211,314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,553.60 : 343,027.82 = 153,116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,553.60/343,027.82 = 153,116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,553.60x = 343,027.82 × 153,116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,553.60x = 52,523,102,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,523,102,571.57/248,553.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,314.99

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