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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,401.08, 371,457.09 and 184,479.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,401.08, 371,457.09 and 184,479.93 is: 275,869.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,401.08 : 371,457.09 = 184,479.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,401.08/371,457.09 = 184,479.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,401.08x = 371,457.09 × 184,479.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,401.08x = 68,526,377,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,526,377,961.20/248,401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,869.89

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