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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,993.94, 371,082.02 and 158,420.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,993.94, 371,082.02 and 158,420.44 is: 238,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,993.94 : 371,082.02 = 158,420.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,993.94/371,082.02 = 158,420.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,993.94x = 371,082.02 × 158,420.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,993.94x = 58,786,976,884.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,786,976,884.49/246,993.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,009.79

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