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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,002.52, 371,867.68 and 114,809.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,002.52, 371,867.68 and 114,809.36 is: 172,151.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,002.52 : 371,867.68 = 114,809.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,002.52/371,867.68 = 114,809.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,002.52x = 371,867.68 × 114,809.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,002.52x = 42,693,890,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,693,890,345.48/248,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,151.03

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