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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,041.92, 371,756.64 and 114,738.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,041.92, 371,756.64 and 114,738.56 is: 171,966.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,041.92 : 371,756.64 = 114,738.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,041.92/371,756.64 = 114,738.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,041.92x = 371,756.64 × 114,738.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,041.92x = 42,654,821,544.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,654,821,544.04/248,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,966.18

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