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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,698.35, 373,121.24 and 115,657.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,698.35, 373,121.24 and 115,657.65 is: 173,520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,698.35 : 373,121.24 = 115,657.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,698.35/373,121.24 = 115,657.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,698.35x = 373,121.24 × 115,657.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,698.35x = 43,154,325,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,154,325,205.20/248,698.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,520.75

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