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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,616.97, 343,082.27 and 151,982.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,616.97, 343,082.27 and 151,982.69 is: 209,730.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,616.97 : 343,082.27 = 151,982.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,616.97/343,082.27 = 151,982.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,616.97x = 343,082.27 × 151,982.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,616.97x = 52,142,564,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,142,564,950.45/248,616.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,730.52

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