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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,116.70, 372,284.40 and 114,928.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,116.70, 372,284.40 and 114,928.40 is: 172,443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,116.70 : 372,284.40 = 114,928.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,116.70/372,284.40 = 114,928.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,116.70x = 372,284.40 × 114,928.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,116.70x = 42,786,050,436.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,786,050,436.96/248,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,443.25

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