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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,276.70, 372,415.05 and 129,984.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,276.70, 372,415.05 and 129,984.30 is: 194,976.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,276.70 : 372,415.05 = 129,984.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,276.70/372,415.05 = 129,984.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,276.70x = 372,415.05 × 129,984.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,276.70x = 48,408,109,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,408,109,583.72/248,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,976.45

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