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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,122.40, 372,183.60 and 181,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,122.40, 372,183.60 and 181,248.80 is: 271,873.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,122.40 : 372,183.60 = 181,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,122.40/372,183.60 = 181,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,122.40x = 372,183.60 × 181,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,122.40x = 67,457,830,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,457,830,879.68/248,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,873.20

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