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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,988.88, 372,852.52 and 154,403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,988.88, 372,852.52 and 154,403.76 is: 231,214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,988.88 : 372,852.52 = 154,403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,988.88/372,852.52 = 154,403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,988.88x = 372,852.52 × 154,403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,988.88x = 57,569,831,013.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,569,831,013.48/248,988.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,214.47

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