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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,844.60, 373,266.90 and 155,532.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,844.60, 373,266.90 and 155,532.60 is: 233,298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,844.60 : 373,266.90 = 155,532.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,844.60/373,266.90 = 155,532.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,844.60x = 373,266.90 × 155,532.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,844.60x = 58,055,171,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,055,171,450.94/248,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,298.90

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