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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,988.95, 371,074.52 and 158,415.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,988.95, 371,074.52 and 158,415.45 is: 238,002.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,988.95 : 371,074.52 = 158,415.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,988.95/371,074.52 = 158,415.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,988.95x = 371,074.52 × 158,415.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,988.95x = 58,783,935,182.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,783,935,182.76/246,988.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,002.29

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