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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,736.11, 343,311.21 and 158,074.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,736.11, 343,311.21 and 158,074.38 is: 218,177.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,736.11 : 343,311.21 = 158,074.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,736.11/343,311.21 = 158,074.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,736.11x = 343,311.21 × 158,074.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,736.11x = 54,268,706,667.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,268,706,667.80/248,736.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,177.84

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