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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,627.10, 372,940.65 and 154,148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,627.10, 372,940.65 and 154,148.70 is: 231,223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,627.10 : 372,940.65 = 154,148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,627.10/372,940.65 = 154,148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,627.10x = 372,940.65 × 154,148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,627.10x = 57,488,316,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,488,316,374.66/248,627.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,223.05

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