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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,713.56, 373,114.64 and 115,743.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,713.56, 373,114.64 and 115,743.96 is: 173,636.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,713.56 : 373,114.64 = 115,743.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,713.56/373,114.64 = 115,743.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,713.56x = 373,114.64 × 115,743.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,713.56x = 43,185,765,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,185,765,967.57/248,713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,636.56

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