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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,032.92, 371,919.78 and 129,414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,032.92, 371,919.78 and 129,414.36 is: 194,053.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,032.92 : 371,919.78 = 129,414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,032.92/371,919.78 = 129,414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,032.92x = 371,919.78 × 129,414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,032.92x = 48,131,760,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,131,760,300.04/248,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,053.92

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