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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,158.42, 371,447.38 and 197,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,158.42, 371,447.38 and 197,671.52 is: 295,877.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,158.42 : 371,447.38 = 197,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,158.42/371,447.38 = 197,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,158.42x = 371,447.38 × 197,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,158.42x = 73,424,568,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,424,568,204.62/248,158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,877.80

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