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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,260.56, 372,099.22 and 114,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,260.56, 372,099.22 and 114,859.04 is: 172,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,260.56 : 372,099.22 = 114,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,260.56/372,099.22 = 114,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,260.56x = 372,099.22 × 114,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,260.56x = 42,738,959,193.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,738,959,193.95/248,260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,153.64

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