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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,379.16, 342,578.40 and 157,656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,379.16, 342,578.40 and 157,656.32 is: 217,448.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,379.16 : 342,578.40 = 157,656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,379.16/342,578.40 = 157,656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,379.16x = 342,578.40 × 157,656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,379.16x = 54,009,649,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,009,649,855.49/248,379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,448.40

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