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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,718.24, 343,133.73 and 153,058.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,718.24, 343,133.73 and 153,058.86 is: 211,161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,718.24 : 343,133.73 = 153,058.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,718.24/343,133.73 = 153,058.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,718.24x = 343,133.73 × 153,058.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,718.24x = 52,519,657,541.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,519,657,541.35/248,718.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,161.26

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