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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,068.80, 372,103.20 and 185,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,068.80, 372,103.20 and 185,860.80 is: 278,791.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,068.80 : 372,103.20 = 185,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,068.80/372,103.20 = 185,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,068.80x = 372,103.20 × 185,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,068.80x = 69,159,398,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,159,398,434.56/248,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,791.20

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