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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,955.84, 343,447.92 and 153,427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,955.84, 343,447.92 and 153,427.68 is: 211,661.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,955.84 : 343,447.92 = 153,427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,955.84/343,447.92 = 153,427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,955.84x = 343,447.92 × 153,427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,955.84x = 52,694,417,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,694,417,566.43/248,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,661.71

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