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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,123.60, 372,185.40 and 192,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,123.60, 372,185.40 and 192,136.40 is: 288,204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,123.60 : 372,185.40 = 192,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,123.60/372,185.40 = 192,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,123.60x = 372,185.40 × 192,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,123.60x = 71,510,362,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,510,362,888.56/248,123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,204.60

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