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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,184.80, 372,277.20 and 178,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,184.80, 372,277.20 and 178,719.20 is: 268,078.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,184.80 : 372,277.20 = 178,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,184.80/372,277.20 = 178,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,184.80x = 372,277.20 × 178,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,184.80x = 66,533,083,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,533,083,362.24/248,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,078.80

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