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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,604.30, 372,906.45 and 115,440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,604.30, 372,906.45 and 115,440.30 is: 173,160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,604.30 : 372,906.45 = 115,440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,604.30/372,906.45 = 115,440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,604.30x = 372,906.45 × 115,440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,604.30x = 43,048,432,459.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,048,432,459.94/248,604.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,160.45

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