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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,784.99, 373,070.86 and 115,651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,784.99, 373,070.86 and 115,651.36 is: 173,427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,784.99 : 373,070.86 = 115,651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,784.99/373,070.86 = 115,651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,784.99x = 373,070.86 × 115,651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,784.99x = 43,146,152,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,146,152,335.37/248,784.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,427.47

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