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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,585.23, 343,037.92 and 151,950.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,585.23, 343,037.92 and 151,950.87 is: 209,686.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,585.23 : 343,037.92 = 151,950.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,585.23/343,037.92 = 151,950.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,585.23x = 343,037.92 × 151,950.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,585.23x = 52,124,910,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,124,910,292.02/248,585.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,686.27

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