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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,693.49, 372,818.57 and 115,501.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,693.49, 372,818.57 and 115,501.14 is: 173,148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,693.49 : 372,818.57 = 115,501.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,693.49/372,818.57 = 115,501.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,693.49x = 372,818.57 × 115,501.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,693.49x = 43,060,969,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,060,969,270.66/248,693.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,148.76

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