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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,259.56, 372,097.72 and 114,858.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,259.56, 372,097.72 and 114,858.04 is: 172,152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,259.56 : 372,097.72 = 114,858.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,259.56/372,097.72 = 114,858.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,259.56x = 372,097.72 × 114,858.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,259.56x = 42,738,414,807.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,738,414,807.67/248,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,152.14

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