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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,321.60, 370,982.40 and 158,748.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,321.60, 370,982.40 and 158,748.10 is: 238,122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,321.60 : 370,982.40 = 158,748.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,321.60/370,982.40 = 158,748.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,321.60x = 370,982.40 × 158,748.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,321.60x = 58,892,751,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,892,751,133.44/247,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,122.15

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