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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832.48, 343,395.36 and 153,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832.48, 343,395.36 and 153,402.24 is: 211,699.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832.48 : 343,395.36 = 153,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832.48/343,395.36 = 153,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832.48x = 343,395.36 × 153,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832.48x = 52,677,617,429.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,677,617,429.61/248,832.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,699.12

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