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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,714.56, 373,116.14 and 115,744.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,714.56, 373,116.14 and 115,744.96 is: 173,638.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,714.56 : 373,116.14 = 115,744.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,714.56/373,116.14 = 115,744.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,714.56x = 373,116.14 × 115,744.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,714.56x = 43,186,312,699.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,186,312,699.65/248,714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,638.06

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