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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,948.34, 343,579.62 and 152,132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,948.34, 343,579.62 and 152,132.28 is: 209,961.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,948.34 : 343,579.62 = 152,132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,948.34/343,579.62 = 152,132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,948.34x = 343,579.62 × 152,132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,948.34x = 52,269,550,952.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,269,550,952.13/248,948.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,961.44

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