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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,186.76, 372,468.60 and 181,799.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,186.76, 372,468.60 and 181,799.16 is: 272,836.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,186.76 : 372,468.60 = 181,799.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,186.76/372,468.60 = 181,799.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,186.76x = 372,468.60 × 181,799.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,186.76x = 67,714,478,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,714,478,606.38/248,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,836.79

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