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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,177.04, 371,771.94 and 194,617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,177.04, 371,771.94 and 194,617.76 is: 291,539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,177.04 : 371,771.94 = 194,617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,177.04/371,771.94 = 194,617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,177.04x = 371,771.94 × 194,617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,177.04x = 72,353,420,334.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,353,420,334.79/248,177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,539.55

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