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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,644.28, 372,966.12 and 115,451.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,644.28, 372,966.12 and 115,451.73 is: 173,177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,644.28 : 372,966.12 = 115,451.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,644.28/372,966.12 = 115,451.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,644.28x = 372,966.12 × 115,451.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,644.28x = 43,059,583,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,059,583,785.39/248,644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,177.45

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