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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,834.70, 373,252.05 and 155,393.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,834.70, 373,252.05 and 155,393.10 is: 233,089.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,834.70 : 373,252.05 = 155,393.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,834.70/373,252.05 = 155,393.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,834.70x = 373,252.05 × 155,393.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,834.70x = 58,000,793,130.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,000,793,130.86/248,834.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,089.65

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