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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,281.02, 372,191.13 and 113,243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,281.02, 372,191.13 and 113,243.58 is: 169,760.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,281.02 : 372,191.13 = 113,243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,281.02/372,191.13 = 113,243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,281.02x = 372,191.13 × 113,243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,281.02x = 42,148,256,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,148,256,005.45/248,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,760.28

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