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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,114.20, 372,280.65 and 114,925.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,114.20, 372,280.65 and 114,925.90 is: 172,439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,114.20 : 372,280.65 = 114,925.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,114.20/372,280.65 = 114,925.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,114.20x = 372,280.65 × 114,925.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,114.20x = 42,784,688,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,784,688,753.84/248,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,439.50

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