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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,396.58, 371,450.34 and 184,475.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,396.58, 371,450.34 and 184,475.43 is: 275,863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,396.58 : 371,450.34 = 184,475.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,396.58/371,450.34 = 184,475.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,396.58x = 371,450.34 × 184,475.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,396.58x = 68,523,461,195.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,523,461,195.15/248,396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,863.14

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