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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,211.40, 372,317.10 and 182,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,211.40, 372,317.10 and 182,115.40 is: 273,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,211.40 : 372,317.10 = 182,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,211.40/372,317.10 = 182,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,211.40x = 372,317.10 × 182,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,211.40x = 67,804,677,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,804,677,593.34/248,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,173.10

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