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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,126.43, 372,226.55 and 115,020.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,126.43, 372,226.55 and 115,020.14 is: 172,547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,126.43 : 372,226.55 = 115,020.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,126.43/372,226.55 = 115,020.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,126.43x = 372,226.55 × 115,020.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,126.43x = 42,813,551,110.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,813,551,110.83/248,126.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,547.32

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