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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,221.40, 372,332.10 and 182,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,221.40, 372,332.10 and 182,125.40 is: 273,188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,221.40 : 372,332.10 = 182,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,221.40/372,332.10 = 182,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,221.40x = 372,332.10 × 182,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,221.40x = 67,811,132,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,811,132,645.34/248,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,188.10

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