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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,181.80, 372,272.70 and 178,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,181.80, 372,272.70 and 178,716.20 is: 268,074.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,181.80 : 372,272.70 = 178,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,181.80/372,272.70 = 178,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,181.80x = 372,272.70 × 178,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,181.80x = 66,531,162,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,531,162,307.74/248,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,074.30

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