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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,008.81, 372,165.50 and 197,106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,008.81, 372,165.50 and 197,106.72 is: 295,781.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,008.81 : 372,165.50 = 197,106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,008.81/372,165.50 = 197,106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,008.81x = 372,165.50 × 197,106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,008.81x = 73,356,321,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,356,321,002.16/248,008.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,781.11

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