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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,244.69, 373,989.03 and 154,449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,244.69, 373,989.03 and 154,449.52 is: 231,749.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,244.69 : 373,989.03 = 154,449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,244.69/373,989.03 = 154,449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,244.69x = 373,989.03 × 154,449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,244.69x = 57,762,423,526.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,762,423,526.57/249,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,749.87

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