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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,867.38, 343,466.58 and 157,119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,867.38, 343,466.58 and 157,119.94 is: 216,844.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,867.38 : 343,466.58 = 157,119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,867.38/343,466.58 = 157,119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,867.38x = 343,466.58 × 157,119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,867.38x = 53,965,448,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,965,448,441.61/248,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,844.20

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