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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,946.96, 343,449 and 153,287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,946.96, 343,449 and 153,287.76 is: 211,476.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,946.96 : 343,449 = 153,287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,946.96/343,449 = 153,287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,946.96x = 343,449 × 153,287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,946.96x = 52,646,527,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,646,527,884.24/248,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,476.89

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