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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,402.08, 371,458.59 and 184,480.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,402.08, 371,458.59 and 184,480.93 is: 275,871.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,402.08 : 371,458.59 = 184,480.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,402.08/371,458.59 = 184,480.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,402.08x = 371,458.59 × 184,480.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,402.08x = 68,527,026,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,527,026,139.69/248,402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,871.39

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