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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,141.52, 371,716.56 and 114,841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,141.52, 371,716.56 and 114,841.44 is: 172,032.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,141.52 : 371,716.56 = 114,841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,141.52/371,716.56 = 114,841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,141.52x = 371,716.56 × 114,841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,141.52x = 42,688,465,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,688,465,022.25/248,141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,032.74

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