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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,200.09, 372,337.04 and 115,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,200.09, 372,337.04 and 115,093.80 is: 172,657.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,200.09 : 372,337.04 = 115,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,200.09/372,337.04 = 115,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,200.09x = 372,337.04 × 115,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,200.09x = 42,853,684,814.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,853,684,814.35/248,200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,657.81

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