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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,501.17, 372,190.96 and 115,101.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,501.17, 372,190.96 and 115,101.19 is: 172,392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,501.17 : 372,190.96 = 115,101.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,501.17/372,190.96 = 115,101.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,501.17x = 372,190.96 × 115,101.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,501.17x = 42,839,622,403.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,839,622,403.24/248,501.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,392.04

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