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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,862.40, 373,057.11 and 158,651.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,862.40, 373,057.11 and 158,651.89 is: 237,827.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,862.40 : 373,057.11 = 158,651.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,862.40/373,057.11 = 158,651.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,862.40x = 373,057.11 × 158,651.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,862.40x = 59,186,215,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186,215,579.44/248,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,827.07

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