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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,920.88, 343,536.73 and 153,425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,920.88, 343,536.73 and 153,425.12 is: 211,742.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,920.88 : 343,536.73 = 153,425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,920.88/343,536.73 = 153,425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,920.88x = 343,536.73 × 153,425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,920.88x = 52,707,161,923.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,707,161,923.41/248,920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,742.63

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