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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,007.05, 372,162.87 and 197,104.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,007.05, 372,162.87 and 197,104.97 is: 295,778.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,007.05 : 372,162.87 = 197,104.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,007.05/372,162.87 = 197,104.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,007.05x = 372,162.87 × 197,104.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,007.05x = 73,355,151,326.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,355,151,326.46/248,007.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,778.49

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