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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,252.18, 372,086.66 and 114,850.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,252.18, 372,086.66 and 114,850.64 is: 172,141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,252.18 : 372,086.66 = 114,850.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,252.18/372,086.66 = 114,850.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,252.18x = 372,086.66 × 114,850.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,252.18x = 42,734,392,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,734,392,253.81/248,252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,141.06

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