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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,169.81, 372,296.24 and 194,859.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,169.81, 372,296.24 and 194,859.64 is: 292,322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,169.81 : 372,296.24 = 194,859.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,169.81/372,296.24 = 194,859.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,169.81x = 372,296.24 × 194,859.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,169.81x = 72,545,511,299.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,545,511,299.75/248,169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,322.06

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