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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,616.60, 372,924.90 and 154,138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,616.60, 372,924.90 and 154,138.20 is: 231,207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,616.60 : 372,924.90 = 154,138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,616.60/372,924.90 = 154,138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,616.60x = 372,924.90 × 154,138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,616.60x = 57,481,972,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,481,972,821.18/248,616.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,207.30

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