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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,180.76, 372,459.60 and 181,793.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,180.76, 372,459.60 and 181,793.16 is: 272,827.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,180.76 : 372,459.60 = 181,793.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,180.76/372,459.60 = 181,793.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,180.76x = 372,459.60 × 181,793.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,180.76x = 67,710,607,656.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,710,607,656.34/248,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,827.79

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