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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,618.60, 372,927.90 and 154,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,618.60, 372,927.90 and 154,140.20 is: 231,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,618.60 : 372,927.90 = 154,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,618.60/372,927.90 = 154,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,618.60x = 372,927.90 × 154,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,618.60x = 57,483,181,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,483,181,091.58/248,618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,210.30

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