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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,528.70, 372,902.40 and 115,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,528.70, 372,902.40 and 115,340.40 is: 173,061.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,528.70 : 372,902.40 = 115,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,528.70/372,902.40 = 115,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,528.70x = 372,902.40 × 115,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,528.70x = 43,010,711,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,010,711,976.96/248,528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,061.35

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