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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,145.90, 372,218.85 and 181,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,145.90, 372,218.85 and 181,272.30 is: 271,908.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,145.90 : 372,218.85 = 181,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,145.90/372,218.85 = 181,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,145.90x = 372,218.85 × 181,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,145.90x = 67,472,967,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,472,967,042.86/248,145.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,908.45

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