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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,593.80, 372,890.70 and 154,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,593.80, 372,890.70 and 154,115.40 is: 231,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,593.80 : 372,890.70 = 154,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,593.80/372,890.70 = 154,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,593.80x = 372,890.70 × 154,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,593.80x = 57,468,199,386.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,468,199,386.78/248,593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,173.10

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