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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,255.36, 372,091.44 and 114,853.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,255.36, 372,091.44 and 114,853.83 is: 172,145.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,255.36 : 372,091.44 = 114,853.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,255.36/372,091.44 = 114,853.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,255.36x = 372,091.44 × 114,853.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,255.36x = 42,736,126,994.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,736,126,994.22/248,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,145.84

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