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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,958.70, 371,938.05 and 129,666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,958.70, 371,938.05 and 129,666.30 is: 194,499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,958.70 : 371,938.05 = 129,666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,958.70/371,938.05 = 129,666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,958.70x = 371,938.05 × 129,666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,958.70x = 48,227,830,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,227,830,772.72/247,958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,499.45

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