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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,180.80, 372,271.20 and 178,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,180.80, 372,271.20 and 178,715.20 is: 268,072.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,180.80 : 372,271.20 = 178,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,180.80/372,271.20 = 178,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,180.80x = 372,271.20 × 178,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,180.80x = 66,530,521,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,530,521,962.24/248,180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,072.80

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