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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,889.60, 373,528.80 and 115,786.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,889.60, 373,528.80 and 115,786.35 is: 173,769.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,889.60 : 373,528.80 = 115,786.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,889.60/373,528.80 = 115,786.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,889.60x = 373,528.80 × 115,786.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,889.60x = 43,249,536,371.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,249,536,371.88/248,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,769.96

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