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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,030.68, 372,087.78 and 114,856.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,030.68, 372,087.78 and 114,856.60 is: 172,304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,030.68 : 372,087.78 = 114,856.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,030.68/372,087.78 = 114,856.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,030.68x = 372,087.78 × 114,856.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,030.68x = 42,736,737,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,736,737,312.35/248,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,304.24

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