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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,915.38, 343,529.14 and 153,419.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,915.38, 343,529.14 and 153,419.62 is: 211,735.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,915.38 : 343,529.14 = 153,419.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,915.38/343,529.14 = 153,419.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,915.38x = 343,529.14 × 153,419.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,915.38x = 52,704,108,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,704,108,400.08/248,915.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,735.05

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