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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,302.72, 372,162.36 and 114,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,302.72, 372,162.36 and 114,901.24 is: 172,216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,302.72 : 372,162.36 = 114,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,302.72/372,162.36 = 114,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,302.72x = 372,162.36 × 114,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,302.72x = 42,761,916,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,761,916,645.33/248,302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,216.87

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