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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,359.67, 372,280.17 and 115,130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,359.67, 372,280.17 and 115,130.06 is: 172,574.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,359.67 : 372,280.17 = 115,130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,359.67/372,280.17 = 115,130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,359.67x = 372,280.17 × 115,130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,359.67x = 42,860,638,308.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,860,638,308.91/248,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,574.87

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