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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,583.92, 342,901.52 and 156,667.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,583.92, 342,901.52 and 156,667.19 is: 216,109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,583.92 : 342,901.52 = 156,667.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,583.92/342,901.52 = 156,667.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,583.92x = 342,901.52 × 156,667.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,583.92x = 53,721,415,087.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,721,415,087.29/248,583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,109.78

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