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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,417.54, 344,309.52 and 158,897.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,417.54, 344,309.52 and 158,897.64 is: 219,350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,417.54 : 344,309.52 = 158,897.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,417.54/344,309.52 = 158,897.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,417.54x = 344,309.52 × 158,897.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,417.54x = 54,709,970,157.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,709,970,157.53/249,417.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,350.93

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