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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,108.20, 372,162.30 and 129,815.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,108.20, 372,162.30 and 129,815.80 is: 194,723.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,108.20 : 372,162.30 = 129,815.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,108.20/372,162.30 = 129,815.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,108.20x = 372,162.30 × 129,815.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,108.20x = 48,312,546,704.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,312,546,704.34/248,108.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,723.70

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