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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,291.90, 372,179.25 and 115,062.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,291.90, 372,179.25 and 115,062.69 is: 172,474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,291.90 : 372,179.25 = 115,062.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,291.90/372,179.25 = 115,062.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,291.90x = 372,179.25 × 115,062.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,291.90x = 42,823,945,667.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,823,945,667.18/248,291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,474.20

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