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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,170.54, 372,297.32 and 194,860.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,170.54, 372,297.32 and 194,860.36 is: 292,323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,170.54 : 372,297.32 = 194,860.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,170.54/372,297.32 = 194,860.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,170.54x = 372,297.32 × 194,860.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,170.54x = 72,545,989,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,545,989,802.24/248,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,323.13

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