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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,869.80, 373,304.70 and 115,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,869.80, 373,304.70 and 115,705.80 is: 173,558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,869.80 : 373,304.70 = 115,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,869.80/373,304.70 = 115,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,869.80x = 373,304.70 × 115,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,869.80x = 43,193,518,957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,193,518,957.26/248,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,558.70

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