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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,840.60, 373,260.90 and 154,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,840.60, 373,260.90 and 154,362.20 is: 231,543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,840.60 : 373,260.90 = 154,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,840.60/373,260.90 = 154,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,840.60x = 373,260.90 × 154,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,840.60x = 57,617,373,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,617,373,697.98/248,840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,543.30

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