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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,131.25, 372,349.95 and 114,986.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,131.25, 372,349.95 and 114,986.69 is: 172,550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,131.25 : 372,349.95 = 114,986.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,131.25/372,349.95 = 114,986.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,131.25x = 372,349.95 × 114,986.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,131.25x = 42,815,286,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,815,286,410.42/248,131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,550.97

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