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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,594.50, 341,758.26 and 158,170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,594.50, 341,758.26 and 158,170.50 is: 218,325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,594.50 : 341,758.26 = 158,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,594.50/341,758.26 = 158,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,594.50x = 341,758.26 × 158,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,594.50x = 54,056,074,863.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,056,074,863.33/247,594.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,325.02

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