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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,983.52, 374,027.69 and 154,283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,983.52, 374,027.69 and 154,283.72 is: 231,767.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,983.52 : 374,027.69 = 154,283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,983.52/374,027.69 = 154,283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,983.52x = 374,027.69 × 154,283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,983.52x = 57,706,381,911.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,706,381,911.78/248,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,767.88

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