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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,927.27, 343,574.05 and 158,265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,927.27, 343,574.05 and 158,265.53 is: 218,441.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,927.27 : 343,574.05 = 158,265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,927.27/343,574.05 = 158,265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,927.27x = 343,574.05 × 158,265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,927.27x = 54,375,929,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,375,929,580.77/248,927.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,441.03

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