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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,231.52, 372,534.39 and 181,841.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,231.52, 372,534.39 and 181,841.49 is: 272,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,231.52 : 372,534.39 = 181,841.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,231.52/372,534.39 = 181,841.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,231.52x = 372,534.39 × 181,841.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,231.52x = 67,742,208,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,742,208,553.84/248,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,899.30

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