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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,987.80, 373,036.20 and 151,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,987.80, 373,036.20 and 151,436.80 is: 226,884.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,987.80 : 373,036.20 = 151,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,987.80/373,036.20 = 151,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,987.80x = 373,036.20 × 151,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,987.80x = 56,491,408,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,491,408,412.16/248,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,884.24

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