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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,737.59, 343,313.28 and 158,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,737.59, 343,313.28 and 158,075.88 is: 218,179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,737.59 : 343,313.28 = 158,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,737.59/343,313.28 = 158,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,737.59x = 343,313.28 × 158,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,737.59x = 54,269,548,851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,269,548,851.69/248,737.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,179.93

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