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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,268.52, 372,172.38 and 113,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,268.52, 372,172.38 and 113,231.08 is: 169,741.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,268.52 : 372,172.38 = 113,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,268.52/372,172.38 = 113,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,268.52x = 372,172.38 × 113,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,268.52x = 42,141,480,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,141,480,533.57/248,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,741.54

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