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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,322.67, 371,814.73 and 157,876.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,322.67, 371,814.73 and 157,876.22 is: 236,388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,322.67 : 371,814.73 = 157,876.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,322.67/371,814.73 = 157,876.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,322.67x = 371,814.73 × 157,876.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,322.67x = 58,700,704,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,700,704,112.72/248,322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,388.82

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