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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,172.02, 372,299.58 and 194,861.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,172.02, 372,299.58 and 194,861.88 is: 292,325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,172.02 : 372,299.58 = 194,861.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,172.02/372,299.58 = 194,861.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,172.02x = 372,299.58 × 194,861.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,172.02x = 72,546,996,082.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,546,996,082.01/248,172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,325.44

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