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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,965.74, 373,257.19 and 128,893.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,965.74, 373,257.19 and 128,893.97 is: 193,241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,965.74 : 373,257.19 = 128,893.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,965.74/373,257.19 = 128,893.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,965.74x = 373,257.19 × 128,893.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,965.74x = 48,110,601,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,110,601,050.14/248,965.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,241.85

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