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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,076.15, 372,301.44 and 181,688.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,076.15, 372,301.44 and 181,688.39 is: 272,669.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,076.15 : 372,301.44 = 181,688.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,076.15/372,301.44 = 181,688.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,076.15x = 372,301.44 × 181,688.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,076.15x = 67,642,847,366.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,642,847,366.77/248,076.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,669.69

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