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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,327.74, 372,713.06 and 115,282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,327.74, 372,713.06 and 115,282.96 is: 173,027.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,327.74 : 372,713.06 = 115,282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,327.74/372,713.06 = 115,282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,327.74x = 372,713.06 × 115,282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,327.74x = 42,967,464,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,967,464,181.66/248,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,027.24

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