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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,861.90, 373,056.36 and 158,651.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,861.90, 373,056.36 and 158,651.39 is: 237,826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,861.90 : 373,056.36 = 158,651.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,861.90/373,056.36 = 158,651.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,861.90x = 373,056.36 × 158,651.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,861.90x = 59,185,910,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,185,910,062.34/248,861.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,826.32

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