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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,278.80, 370,918.20 and 158,632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,278.80, 370,918.20 and 158,632.40 is: 237,948.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,278.80 : 370,918.20 = 158,632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,278.80/370,918.20 = 158,632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,278.80x = 370,918.20 × 158,632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,278.80x = 58,839,644,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,839,644,269.68/247,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,948.60

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