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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,868.30, 373,302.45 and 115,704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,868.30, 373,302.45 and 115,704.30 is: 173,556.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,868.30 : 373,302.45 = 115,704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,868.30/373,302.45 = 115,704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,868.30x = 373,302.45 × 115,704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,868.30x = 43,192,698,665.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,192,698,665.54/248,868.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,556.45

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