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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,897.53, 343,504.90 and 152,158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,897.53, 343,504.90 and 152,158.02 is: 209,994.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,897.53 : 343,504.90 = 152,158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,897.53/343,504.90 = 152,158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,897.53x = 343,504.90 × 152,158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,897.53x = 52,267,025,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,267,025,444.30/248,897.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,994.15

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