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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,112.03, 342,471.69 and 197,215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,112.03, 342,471.69 and 197,215.07 is: 272,218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,112.03 : 342,471.69 = 197,215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,112.03/342,471.69 = 197,215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,112.03x = 342,471.69 × 197,215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,112.03x = 67,540,578,316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,540,578,316.37/248,112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,218.07

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