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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,258.18, 372,095.66 and 114,856.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,258.18, 372,095.66 and 114,856.64 is: 172,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,258.18 : 372,095.66 = 114,856.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,258.18/372,095.66 = 114,856.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,258.18x = 372,095.66 × 114,856.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,258.18x = 42,737,657,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,737,657,266.18/248,258.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,150.05

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