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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,992.94, 371,080.52 and 158,419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,992.94, 371,080.52 and 158,419.44 is: 238,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,992.94 : 371,080.52 = 158,419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,992.94/371,080.52 = 158,419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,992.94x = 371,080.52 × 158,419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,992.94x = 58,786,368,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,786,368,173.31/246,992.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,008.29

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