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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,512.20, 372,877.65 and 115,323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,512.20, 372,877.65 and 115,323.90 is: 173,036.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,512.20 : 372,877.65 = 115,323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,512.20/372,877.65 = 115,323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,512.20x = 372,877.65 × 115,323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,512.20x = 43,001,704,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,001,704,820.84/248,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,036.59

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