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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,164.15, 372,095.88 and 111,362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,164.15, 372,095.88 and 111,362.16 is: 166,975.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,164.15 : 372,095.88 = 111,362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,164.15/372,095.88 = 111,362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,164.15x = 372,095.88 × 111,362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,164.15x = 41,437,400,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,437,400,748.23/248,164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,975.78

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