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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,161.20, 372,241.80 and 129,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,161.20, 372,241.80 and 129,868.80 is: 194,803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,161.20 : 372,241.80 = 129,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,161.20/372,241.80 = 129,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,161.20x = 372,241.80 × 129,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,161.20x = 48,342,595,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,342,595,875.84/248,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,803.20

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