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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,502.17, 372,192.46 and 115,102.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,502.17, 372,192.46 and 115,102.19 is: 172,393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,502.17 : 372,192.46 = 115,102.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,502.17/372,192.46 = 115,102.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,502.17x = 372,192.46 × 115,102.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,502.17x = 42,840,167,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,840,167,247.49/248,502.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,393.53

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