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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,924.75, 343,570.55 and 158,263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,924.75, 343,570.55 and 158,263.01 is: 218,437.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,924.75 : 343,570.55 = 158,263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,924.75/343,570.55 = 158,263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,924.75x = 343,570.55 × 158,263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,924.75x = 54,374,507,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,374,507,648.40/248,924.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,437.53

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