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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,970.80, 373,010.70 and 151,419.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,970.80, 373,010.70 and 151,419.80 is: 226,858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,970.80 : 373,010.70 = 151,419.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,970.80/373,010.70 = 151,419.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,970.80x = 373,010.70 × 151,419.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,970.80x = 56,481,205,591.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,481,205,591.86/248,970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,858.75

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