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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,856.80, 373,285.20 and 115,692.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,856.80, 373,285.20 and 115,692.80 is: 173,539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,856.80 : 373,285.20 = 115,692.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,856.80/373,285.20 = 115,692.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,856.80x = 373,285.20 × 115,692.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,856.80x = 43,186,409,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,186,409,986.56/248,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,539.20

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