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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,983.80, 373,030.20 and 151,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,983.80, 373,030.20 and 151,432.80 is: 226,878.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,983.80 : 373,030.20 = 151,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,983.80/373,030.20 = 151,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,983.80x = 373,030.20 × 151,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,983.80x = 56,489,007,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,489,007,670.56/248,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,878.25

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