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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,233.52, 372,537.40 and 181,843.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,233.52, 372,537.40 and 181,843.50 is: 272,902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,233.52 : 372,537.40 = 181,843.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,233.52/372,537.40 = 181,843.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,233.52x = 372,537.40 × 181,843.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,233.52x = 67,743,504,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,743,504,696.90/248,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,902.32

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