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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,293.68, 372,148.62 and 114,892.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,293.68, 372,148.62 and 114,892.08 is: 172,203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,293.68 : 372,148.62 = 114,892.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,293.68/372,148.62 = 114,892.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,293.68x = 372,148.62 × 114,892.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,293.68x = 42,756,929,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,756,929,020.93/248,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,203.05

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