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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,833.70, 373,250.55 and 155,392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,833.70, 373,250.55 and 155,392.10 is: 233,088.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,833.70 : 373,250.55 = 155,392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,833.70/373,250.55 = 155,392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,833.70x = 373,250.55 × 155,392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,833.70x = 58,000,186,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,000,186,790.66/248,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,088.15

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