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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,114.40, 372,171.60 and 181,240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,114.40, 372,171.60 and 181,240.80 is: 271,861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,114.40 : 372,171.60 = 181,240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,114.40/372,171.60 = 181,240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,114.40x = 372,171.60 × 181,240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,114.40x = 67,452,678,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,452,678,521.28/248,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,861.20

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