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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,137.06, 372,358.66 and 114,992.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,137.06, 372,358.66 and 114,992.50 is: 172,559.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,137.06 : 372,358.66 = 114,992.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,137.06/372,358.66 = 114,992.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,137.06x = 372,358.66 × 114,992.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,137.06x = 42,818,453,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,818,453,210.05/248,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,559.69

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