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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,067.17, 372,288.02 and 181,679.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,067.17, 372,288.02 and 181,679.42 is: 272,656.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,067.17 : 372,288.02 = 181,679.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,067.17/372,288.02 = 181,679.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,067.17x = 372,288.02 × 181,679.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,067.17x = 67,637,071,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,637,071,546.55/248,067.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,656.28

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