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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,743.36, 343,321.22 and 158,081.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,743.36, 343,321.22 and 158,081.63 is: 218,187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,743.36 : 343,321.22 = 158,081.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,743.36/343,321.22 = 158,081.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,743.36x = 343,321.22 × 158,081.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,743.36x = 54,272,778,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,272,778,071.19/248,743.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,187.85

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