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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,108.03, 342,466.17 and 197,211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,108.03, 342,466.17 and 197,211.07 is: 272,212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,108.03 : 342,466.17 = 197,211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,108.03/342,466.17 = 197,211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,108.03x = 342,466.17 × 197,211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,108.03x = 67,538,118,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,538,118,228.80/248,108.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,212.55

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