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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,320.67, 371,811.74 and 157,874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,320.67, 371,811.74 and 157,874.22 is: 236,385.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,320.67 : 371,811.74 = 157,874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,320.67/371,811.74 = 157,874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,320.67x = 371,811.74 × 157,874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,320.67x = 58,699,487,649.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,699,487,649.97/248,320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,385.83

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