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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,940.30, 343,568.49 and 152,124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,940.30, 343,568.49 and 152,124.24 is: 209,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,940.30 : 343,568.49 = 152,124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,940.30/343,568.49 = 152,124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,940.30x = 343,568.49 × 152,124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,940.30x = 52,265,095,429.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,265,095,429.20/248,940.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,950.32

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