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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,510.48, 372,623.60 and 115,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,510.48, 372,623.60 and 115,322.24 is: 172,917.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,510.48 : 372,623.60 = 115,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,510.48/372,623.60 = 115,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,510.48x = 372,623.60 × 115,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,510.48x = 42,971,788,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,971,788,228.86/248,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,917.41

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