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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,256.55, 372,093.23 and 114,855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,256.55, 372,093.23 and 114,855.04 is: 172,147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,256.55 : 372,093.23 = 114,855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,256.55/372,093.23 = 114,855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,256.55x = 372,093.23 × 114,855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,256.55x = 42,736,782,241.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,736,782,241.10/248,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,147.65

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