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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,184.18, 342,610.29 and 158,812.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,184.18, 342,610.29 and 158,812.02 is: 219,234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,184.18 : 342,610.29 = 158,812.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,184.18/342,610.29 = 158,812.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,184.18x = 342,610.29 × 158,812.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,184.18x = 54,410,632,227.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,410,632,227.69/248,184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,234.89

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