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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,115.70, 372,282.90 and 114,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,115.70, 372,282.90 and 114,927.40 is: 172,441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,115.70 : 372,282.90 = 114,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,115.70/372,282.90 = 114,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,115.70x = 372,282.90 × 114,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,115.70x = 42,785,505,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,785,505,761.46/248,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,441.75

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