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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,261.22, 372,100.14 and 114,859.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,261.22, 372,100.14 and 114,859.62 is: 172,154.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,261.22 : 372,100.14 = 114,859.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,261.22/372,100.14 = 114,859.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,261.22x = 372,100.14 × 114,859.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,261.22x = 42,739,280,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,739,280,682.35/248,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,154.48

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