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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,657.81, 372,986.37 and 115,465.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,657.81, 372,986.37 and 115,465.23 is: 173,197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,657.81 : 372,986.37 = 115,465.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,657.81/372,986.37 = 115,465.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,657.81x = 372,986.37 × 115,465.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,657.81x = 43,066,956,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,066,956,998.92/248,657.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,197.69

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