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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,273.22, 372,118.19 and 114,871.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,273.22, 372,118.19 and 114,871.62 is: 172,172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,273.22 : 372,118.19 = 114,871.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,273.22/372,118.19 = 114,871.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,273.22x = 372,118.19 × 114,871.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,273.22x = 42,745,818,742.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,745,818,742.41/248,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,172.49

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