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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,619.22, 343,085.38 and 151,984.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,619.22, 343,085.38 and 151,984.94 is: 209,733.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,619.22 : 343,085.38 = 151,984.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,619.22/343,085.38 = 151,984.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,619.22x = 343,085.38 × 151,984.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,619.22x = 52,143,808,798.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,143,808,798.79/248,619.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,733.62

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