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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,677.48, 373,055.10 and 155,832.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,677.48, 373,055.10 and 155,832.04 is: 233,772.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,677.48 : 373,055.10 = 155,832.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,677.48/373,055.10 = 155,832.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,677.48x = 373,055.10 × 155,832.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,677.48x = 58,133,937,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,133,937,265.40/248,677.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,772.42

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