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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,969.80, 373,009.20 and 151,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,969.80, 373,009.20 and 151,418.80 is: 226,857.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,969.80 : 373,009.20 = 151,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,969.80/373,009.20 = 151,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,969.80x = 373,009.20 × 151,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,969.80x = 56,480,605,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,480,605,452.96/248,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,857.26

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