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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,171.54, 372,298.82 and 194,861.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,171.54, 372,298.82 and 194,861.36 is: 292,324.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,171.54 : 372,298.82 = 194,861.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,171.54/372,298.82 = 194,861.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,171.54x = 372,298.82 × 194,861.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,171.54x = 72,546,654,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,546,654,391.60/248,171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,324.63

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