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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,943.30, 372,969.45 and 151,392.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,943.30, 372,969.45 and 151,392.30 is: 226,817.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,943.30 : 372,969.45 = 151,392.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,943.30/372,969.45 = 151,392.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,943.30x = 372,969.45 × 151,392.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,943.30x = 56,464,702,865.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,464,702,865.24/248,943.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,817.52

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