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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,703.03, 373,098.87 and 115,733.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,703.03, 373,098.87 and 115,733.43 is: 173,620.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,703.03 : 373,098.87 = 115,733.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,703.03/373,098.87 = 115,733.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,703.03x = 373,098.87 × 115,733.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,703.03x = 43,180,011,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,180,011,954.22/248,703.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,620.77

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