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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,842.24, 343,409.28 and 152,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,842.24, 343,409.28 and 152,061.76 is: 209,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,842.24 : 343,409.28 = 152,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,842.24/343,409.28 = 152,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,842.24x = 343,409.28 × 152,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,842.24x = 52,219,419,517.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,219,419,517.13/248,842.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,849.50

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