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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832.80, 373,249.20 and 154,138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832.80, 373,249.20 and 154,138.40 is: 231,207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832.80 : 373,249.20 = 154,138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832.80/373,249.20 = 154,138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832.80x = 373,249.20 × 154,138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832.80x = 57,532,034,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,532,034,489.28/248,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,207.60

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