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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,431.14, 372,103.61 and 192,123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,431.14, 372,103.61 and 192,123.18 is: 287,764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,431.14 : 372,103.61 = 192,123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,431.14/372,103.61 = 192,123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,431.14x = 372,103.61 × 192,123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,431.14x = 71,489,727,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,489,727,882.06/248,431.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,764.76

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