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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,715.20, 371,572.80 and 129,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,715.20, 371,572.80 and 129,617.20 is: 194,425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,715.20 : 371,572.80 = 129,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,715.20/371,572.80 = 129,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,715.20x = 371,572.80 × 129,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,715.20x = 48,162,225,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,162,225,932.16/247,715.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,425.80

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