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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,452.82, 373,235.99 and 153,045.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,452.82, 373,235.99 and 153,045.81 is: 228,990.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,452.82 : 373,235.99 = 153,045.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,452.82/373,235.99 = 153,045.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,452.82x = 373,235.99 × 153,045.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,452.82x = 57,122,203,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,122,203,645.47/249,452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,990.01

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