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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,066.17, 372,286.52 and 181,678.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,066.17, 372,286.52 and 181,678.42 is: 272,654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,066.17 : 372,286.52 = 181,678.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,066.17/372,286.52 = 181,678.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,066.17x = 372,286.52 × 181,678.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,066.17x = 67,636,425,676.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,636,425,676.62/248,066.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,654.77

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