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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,987.34, 343,629.14 and 152,247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,987.34, 343,629.14 and 152,247.89 is: 210,118.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,987.34 : 343,629.14 = 152,247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,987.34/343,629.14 = 152,247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,987.34x = 343,629.14 × 152,247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,987.34x = 52,316,811,605.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,316,811,605.35/248,987.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,118.36

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