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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,858.96, 373,077.04 and 115,816.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,858.96, 373,077.04 and 115,816.48 is: 173,626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,858.96 : 373,077.04 = 115,816.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,858.96/373,077.04 = 115,816.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,858.96x = 373,077.04 × 115,816.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,858.96x = 43,208,469,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,208,469,541.62/248,858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,626.34

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