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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,138.06, 372,360.16 and 114,993.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,138.06, 372,360.16 and 114,993.50 is: 172,561.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,138.06 : 372,360.16 = 114,993.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,138.06/372,360.16 = 114,993.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,138.06x = 372,360.16 × 114,993.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,138.06x = 42,818,998,058.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,818,998,058.96/248,138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,561.19

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