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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,923.80, 372,940.20 and 151,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,923.80, 372,940.20 and 151,372.80 is: 226,788.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,923.80 : 372,940.20 = 151,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,923.80/372,940.20 = 151,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,923.80x = 372,940.20 × 151,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,923.80x = 56,453,002,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,453,002,306.56/248,923.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,788.29

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