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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,263.22, 372,103.14 and 114,861.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,263.22, 372,103.14 and 114,861.62 is: 172,157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,263.22 : 372,103.14 = 114,861.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,263.22/372,103.14 = 114,861.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,263.22x = 372,103.14 × 114,861.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,263.22x = 42,740,369,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,740,369,467.49/248,263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,157.48

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