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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,609.04, 372,711.12 and 115,573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,609.04, 372,711.12 and 115,573.20 is: 173,265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,609.04 : 372,711.12 = 115,573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,609.04/372,711.12 = 115,573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,609.04x = 372,711.12 × 115,573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,609.04x = 43,075,416,813.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,075,416,813.98/248,609.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,265.69

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