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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,085.58, 342,211.92 and 156,058.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,085.58, 342,211.92 and 156,058.18 is: 215,268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,085.58 : 342,211.92 = 156,058.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,085.58/342,211.92 = 156,058.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,085.58x = 342,211.92 × 156,058.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,085.58x = 53,404,969,409.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,404,969,409.51/248,085.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,268.33

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