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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,086.08, 342,212.61 and 156,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,086.08, 342,212.61 and 156,058.68 is: 215,269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,086.08 : 342,212.61 = 156,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,086.08/342,212.61 = 156,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,086.08x = 342,212.61 × 156,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,086.08x = 53,405,248,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,405,248,195.95/248,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,269.02

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