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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,265.24, 372,106.12 and 114,863.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,265.24, 372,106.12 and 114,863.64 is: 172,160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,265.24 : 372,106.12 = 114,863.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,265.24/372,106.12 = 114,863.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,265.24x = 372,106.12 × 114,863.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,265.24x = 42,741,463,409.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,741,463,409.48/248,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,160.48

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