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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,073.26, 372,297.12 and 181,685.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,073.26, 372,297.12 and 181,685.50 is: 272,665.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,073.26 : 372,297.12 = 181,685.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,073.26/372,297.12 = 181,685.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,073.26x = 372,297.12 × 181,685.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,073.26x = 67,640,988,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,640,988,395.76/248,073.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,665.37

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