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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,518.68, 370,761.08 and 158,319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,518.68, 370,761.08 and 158,319.04 is: 237,147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,518.68 : 370,761.08 = 158,319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,518.68/370,761.08 = 158,319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,518.68x = 370,761.08 × 158,319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,518.68x = 58,698,538,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,698,538,254.96/247,518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,147.91

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