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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,933.80, 372,955.20 and 151,382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,933.80, 372,955.20 and 151,382.80 is: 226,803.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,933.80 : 372,955.20 = 151,382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,933.80/372,955.20 = 151,382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,933.80x = 372,955.20 × 151,382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,933.80x = 56,459,002,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,459,002,450.56/248,933.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,803.28

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