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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,944.80, 372,971.70 and 151,393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,944.80, 372,971.70 and 151,393.80 is: 226,819.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,944.80 : 372,971.70 = 151,393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,944.80/372,971.70 = 151,393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,944.80x = 372,971.70 × 151,393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,944.80x = 56,465,602,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,465,602,955.46/248,944.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,819.77

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