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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,095.60, 372,143.40 and 177,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,095.60, 372,143.40 and 177,823.60 is: 266,735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,095.60 : 372,143.40 = 177,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,095.60/372,143.40 = 177,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,095.60x = 372,143.40 × 177,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,095.60x = 66,175,879,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,175,879,104.24/248,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,735.40

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