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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,233.20, 372,349.80 and 129,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,233.20, 372,349.80 and 129,940.80 is: 194,911.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,233.20 : 372,349.80 = 129,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,233.20/372,349.80 = 129,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,233.20x = 372,349.80 × 129,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,233.20x = 48,383,430,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,383,430,891.84/248,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,911.20

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