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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,582.51, 343,034.19 and 151,948.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,582.51, 343,034.19 and 151,948.16 is: 209,682.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,582.51 : 343,034.19 = 151,948.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,582.51/343,034.19 = 151,948.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,582.51x = 343,034.19 × 151,948.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,582.51x = 52,123,413,227.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,123,413,227.85/248,582.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,682.54

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