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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,844.10, 373,266.15 and 154,365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,844.10, 373,266.15 and 154,365.70 is: 231,548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,844.10 : 373,266.15 = 154,365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,844.10/373,266.15 = 154,365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,844.10x = 373,266.15 × 154,365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,844.10x = 57,619,490,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,619,490,531.06/248,844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,548.55

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