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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,029.68, 372,086.28 and 114,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,029.68, 372,086.28 and 114,855.60 is: 172,302.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,029.68 : 372,086.28 = 114,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,029.68/372,086.28 = 114,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,029.68x = 372,086.28 × 114,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,029.68x = 42,736,192,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,736,192,941.17/248,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,302.74

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