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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,890.60, 373,530.30 and 115,787.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,890.60, 373,530.30 and 115,787.35 is: 173,771.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,890.60 : 373,530.30 = 115,787.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,890.60/373,530.30 = 115,787.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,890.60x = 373,530.30 × 115,787.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,890.60x = 43,250,083,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,250,083,581.71/248,890.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,771.46

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