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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,402.21, 371,458.78 and 184,481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,402.21, 371,458.78 and 184,481.06 is: 275,871.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,402.21 : 371,458.78 = 184,481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,402.21/371,458.78 = 184,481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,402.21x = 371,458.78 × 184,481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,402.21x = 68,527,107,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,527,107,162.21/248,402.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,871.57

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