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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,220.40, 372,330.60 and 182,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,220.40, 372,330.60 and 182,124.40 is: 273,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,220.40 : 372,330.60 = 182,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,220.40/372,330.60 = 182,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,220.40x = 372,330.60 × 182,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,220.40x = 67,810,487,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,810,487,126.64/248,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,186.60

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