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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,999.92, 371,090.97 and 158,426.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,999.92, 371,090.97 and 158,426.42 is: 238,018.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,999.92 : 371,090.97 = 158,426.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,999.92/371,090.97 = 158,426.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,999.92x = 371,090.97 × 158,426.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,999.92x = 58,790,612,015.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,790,612,015.97/246,999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,018.75

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