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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,510.06, 342,835.59 and 156,573.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,510.06, 342,835.59 and 156,573.53 is: 216,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,510.06 : 342,835.59 = 156,573.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,510.06/342,835.59 = 156,573.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,510.06x = 342,835.59 × 156,573.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,510.06x = 53,678,980,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,678,980,622.99/248,510.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,003.25

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