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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,914.88, 343,528.45 and 153,419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,914.88, 343,528.45 and 153,419.12 is: 211,734.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,914.88 : 343,528.45 = 153,419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,914.88/343,528.45 = 153,419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,914.88x = 343,528.45 × 153,419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,914.88x = 52,703,830,392.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,703,830,392.77/248,914.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,734.35

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