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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,137.54, 370,525.52 and 196,962.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,137.54, 370,525.52 and 196,962.43 is: 294,109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,137.54 : 370,525.52 = 196,962.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,137.54/370,525.52 = 196,962.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,137.54x = 370,525.52 × 196,962.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,137.54x = 72,979,604,885.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,979,604,885.09/248,137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,109.49

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