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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,437.14, 372,112.59 and 192,129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,437.14, 372,112.59 and 192,129.18 is: 287,773.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,437.14 : 372,112.59 = 192,129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,437.14/372,112.59 = 192,129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,437.14x = 372,112.59 × 192,129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,437.14x = 71,493,686,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,493,686,784.38/248,437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,773.75

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