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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,258.36, 372,095.93 and 114,856.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,258.36, 372,095.93 and 114,856.83 is: 172,150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,258.36 : 372,095.93 = 114,856.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,258.36/372,095.93 = 114,856.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,258.36x = 372,095.93 × 114,856.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,258.36x = 42,737,759,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,737,759,262.84/248,258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,150.33

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