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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,611.60, 372,917.40 and 154,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,611.60, 372,917.40 and 154,133.20 is: 231,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,611.60 : 372,917.40 = 154,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,611.60/372,917.40 = 154,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,611.60x = 372,917.40 × 154,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,611.60x = 57,478,952,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,478,952,197.68/248,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,199.80

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