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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,168.01, 372,317.61 and 129,807.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,168.01, 372,317.61 and 129,807.57 is: 194,745.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,168.01 : 372,317.61 = 129,807.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,168.01/372,317.61 = 129,807.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,168.01x = 372,317.61 × 129,807.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,168.01x = 48,329,644,222.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,329,644,222.31/248,168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,745.67

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