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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,919.75, 343,535.18 and 153,423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,919.75, 343,535.18 and 153,423.99 is: 211,741.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,919.75 : 343,535.18 = 153,423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,919.75/343,535.18 = 153,423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,919.75x = 343,535.18 × 153,423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,919.75x = 52,706,537,253.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,706,537,253.85/248,919.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,741.08

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