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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,144.20, 372,216.30 and 129,851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,144.20, 372,216.30 and 129,851.80 is: 194,777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,144.20 : 372,216.30 = 129,851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,144.20/372,216.30 = 129,851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,144.20x = 372,216.30 × 129,851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,144.20x = 48,332,956,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,332,956,544.34/248,144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,777.70

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