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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,870.20, 373,305.30 and 155,428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,870.20, 373,305.30 and 155,428.60 is: 233,142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,870.20 : 373,305.30 = 155,428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,870.20/373,305.30 = 155,428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,870.20x = 373,305.30 × 155,428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,870.20x = 58,022,320,151.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,022,320,151.58/248,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,142.90

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