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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,695.26, 372,750.68 and 115,294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,695.26, 372,750.68 and 115,294.74 is: 172,806.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,695.26 : 372,750.68 = 115,294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,695.26/372,750.68 = 115,294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,695.26x = 372,750.68 × 115,294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,695.26x = 42,976,192,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,976,192,158.95/248,695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,806.64

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