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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,826.54, 343,272.24 and 158,133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,826.54, 343,272.24 and 158,133.90 is: 218,155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,826.54 : 343,272.24 = 158,133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,826.54/343,272.24 = 158,133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,826.54x = 343,272.24 × 158,133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,826.54x = 54,282,978,072.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,282,978,072.94/248,826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,155.90

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