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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,364.67, 372,287.67 and 115,135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,364.67, 372,287.67 and 115,135.06 is: 172,582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,364.67 : 372,287.67 = 115,135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,364.67/372,287.67 = 115,135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,364.67x = 372,287.67 × 115,135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,364.67x = 42,863,363,222.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,863,363,222.71/248,364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,582.37

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