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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,918.88, 343,533.97 and 153,423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,918.88, 343,533.97 and 153,423.12 is: 211,739.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,918.88 : 343,533.97 = 153,423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,918.88/343,533.97 = 153,423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,918.88x = 343,533.97 × 153,423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,918.88x = 52,706,053,503.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,706,053,503.39/248,918.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,739.88

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