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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,386.68, 372,617.28 and 115,280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,386.68, 372,617.28 and 115,280.64 is: 172,938.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,386.68 : 372,617.28 = 115,280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,386.68/372,617.28 = 115,280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,386.68x = 372,617.28 × 115,280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,386.68x = 42,955,558,513.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,955,558,513.46/248,386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,938.25

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