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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,188.44, 372,132.51 and 111,386.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,188.44, 372,132.51 and 111,386.33 is: 167,012.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,188.44 : 372,132.51 = 111,386.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,188.44/372,132.51 = 111,386.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,188.44x = 372,132.51 × 111,386.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,188.44x = 41,450,474,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,450,474,562.59/248,188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,012.11

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