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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,008.56, 372,165.12 and 197,106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,008.56, 372,165.12 and 197,106.46 is: 295,780.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,008.56 : 372,165.12 = 197,106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,008.56/372,165.12 = 197,106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,008.56x = 372,165.12 × 197,106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,008.56x = 73,356,149,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,356,149,338.68/248,008.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,780.72

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