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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,150.10, 372,225.15 and 192,162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,150.10, 372,225.15 and 192,162.90 is: 288,244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,150.10 : 372,225.15 = 192,162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,150.10/372,225.15 = 192,162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,150.10x = 372,225.15 × 192,162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,150.10x = 71,527,864,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,527,864,276.94/248,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,244.35

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