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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,150.25, 372,262.32 and 115,043.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,150.25, 372,262.32 and 115,043.96 is: 172,583.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,150.25 : 372,262.32 = 115,043.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,150.25/372,262.32 = 115,043.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,150.25x = 372,262.32 × 115,043.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,150.25x = 42,826,529,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,826,529,590.28/248,150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,583.06

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