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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,384.93, 372,285.79 and 114,983.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,384.93, 372,285.79 and 114,983.39 is: 172,340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,384.93 : 372,285.79 = 114,983.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,384.93/372,285.79 = 114,983.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,384.93x = 372,285.79 × 114,983.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,384.93x = 42,806,682,826.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,806,682,826.28/248,384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,340.10

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