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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,006.05, 372,161.37 and 197,103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,006.05, 372,161.37 and 197,103.97 is: 295,776.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,006.05 : 372,161.37 = 197,103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,006.05/372,161.37 = 197,103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,006.05x = 372,161.37 × 197,103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,006.05x = 73,354,481,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,354,481,509.86/248,006.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,776.98

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