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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,264.04, 343,931.82 and 158,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,264.04, 343,931.82 and 158,587 is: 218,816.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,264.04 : 343,931.82 = 158,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,264.04/343,931.82 = 158,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,264.04x = 343,931.82 × 158,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,264.04x = 54,543,115,538.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,543,115,538.34/249,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,816.62

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