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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,270.22, 372,113.69 and 114,868.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,270.22, 372,113.69 and 114,868.62 is: 172,167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,270.22 : 372,113.69 = 114,868.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,270.22/372,113.69 = 114,868.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,270.22x = 372,113.69 × 114,868.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,270.22x = 42,744,185,479.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,744,185,479.06/248,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,167.99

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