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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,246.76, 364,214 and 158,797.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,246.76, 364,214 and 158,797.76 is: 237,768.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,246.76 : 364,214 = 158,797.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,246.76/364,214 = 158,797.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,246.76x = 364,214 × 158,797.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,246.76x = 57,836,367,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,836,367,360.64/243,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,768.29

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