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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,069.20, 371,326.20 and 178,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,069.20, 371,326.20 and 178,085.20 is: 266,569.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,069.20 : 371,326.20 = 178,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,069.20/371,326.20 = 178,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,069.20x = 371,326.20 × 178,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,069.20x = 66,127,700,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,127,700,592.24/248,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,569.57

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