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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,915.88, 343,529.83 and 153,420.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,915.88, 343,529.83 and 153,420.12 is: 211,735.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,915.88 : 343,529.83 = 153,420.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,915.88/343,529.83 = 153,420.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,915.88x = 343,529.83 × 153,420.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,915.88x = 52,704,386,024.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,704,386,024.53/248,915.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,735.74

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