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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,664.70, 372,997.05 and 155,223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,664.70, 372,997.05 and 155,223.10 is: 232,834.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,664.70 : 372,997.05 = 155,223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,664.70/372,997.05 = 155,223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,664.70x = 372,997.05 × 155,223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,664.70x = 57,897,758,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,897,758,391.86/248,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,834.65

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