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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,263.12, 344,022.60 and 158,524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,263.12, 344,022.60 and 158,524.48 is: 218,788.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,263.12 : 344,022.60 = 158,524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,263.12/344,022.60 = 158,524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,263.12x = 344,022.60 × 158,524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,263.12x = 54,536,003,773.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,536,003,773.25/249,263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,788.90

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