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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,666.84, 372,999.86 and 115,474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,666.84, 372,999.86 and 115,474.24 is: 173,211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,666.84 : 372,999.86 = 115,474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,666.84/372,999.86 = 115,474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,666.84x = 372,999.86 × 115,474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,666.84x = 43,071,875,353.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,071,875,353.61/248,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,211.17

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