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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,662.18, 372,992.93 and 115,469.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,662.18, 372,992.93 and 115,469.61 is: 173,204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,662.18 : 372,992.93 = 115,469.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,662.18/372,992.93 = 115,469.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,662.18x = 372,992.93 × 115,469.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,662.18x = 43,069,348,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,069,348,159.86/248,662.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,204.26

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