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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,504.50, 372,614.58 and 115,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,504.50, 372,614.58 and 115,316.20 is: 172,908.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,504.50 : 372,614.58 = 115,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,504.50/372,614.58 = 115,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,504.50x = 372,614.58 × 115,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,504.50x = 42,968,497,430.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,968,497,430.20/248,504.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,908.33

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