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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,138.05, 372,360.17 and 114,993.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,138.05, 372,360.17 and 114,993.49 is: 172,561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,138.05 : 372,360.17 = 114,993.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,138.05/372,360.17 = 114,993.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,138.05x = 372,360.17 × 114,993.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,138.05x = 42,818,995,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,818,995,485.29/248,138.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,561.18

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