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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,123.16, 370,504.09 and 196,948.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,123.16, 370,504.09 and 196,948.04 is: 294,088.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,123.16 : 370,504.09 = 196,948.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,123.16/370,504.09 = 196,948.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,123.16x = 370,504.09 × 196,948.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,123.16x = 72,970,053,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,970,053,468.90/248,123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,088.03

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