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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,839, 343,289.53 and 158,146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,839, 343,289.53 and 158,146.40 is: 218,173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,839 : 343,289.53 = 158,146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,839/343,289.53 = 158,146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,839x = 343,289.53 × 158,146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,839x = 54,290,003,327.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,290,003,327.19/248,839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,173.21

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