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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,620.73, 343,087.44 and 151,986.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,620.73, 343,087.44 and 151,986.44 is: 209,735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,620.73 : 343,087.44 = 151,986.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,620.73/343,087.44 = 151,986.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,620.73x = 343,087.44 × 151,986.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,620.73x = 52,144,636,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,144,636,898.88/248,620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,735.68

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