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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,757.81, 343,341.24 and 158,096.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,757.81, 343,341.24 and 158,096.13 is: 218,207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,757.81 : 343,341.24 = 158,096.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,757.81/343,341.24 = 158,096.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,757.81x = 343,341.24 × 158,096.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,757.81x = 54,280,921,313.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,280,921,313.40/248,757.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,207.91

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