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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,135.70, 372,240.51 and 115,029.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,135.70, 372,240.51 and 115,029.45 is: 172,561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,135.70 : 372,240.51 = 115,029.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,135.70/372,240.51 = 115,029.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,135.70x = 372,240.51 × 115,029.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,135.70x = 42,818,621,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,818,621,133.02/248,135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,561.31

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