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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,333.68, 372,208.85 and 114,932.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,333.68, 372,208.85 and 114,932.21 is: 172,263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,333.68 : 372,208.85 = 114,932.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,333.68/372,208.85 = 114,932.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,333.68x = 372,208.85 × 114,932.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,333.68x = 42,778,785,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,778,785,137.40/248,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,263.33

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