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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,430.08, 372,513 and 182,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,430.08, 372,513 and 182,032.40 is: 272,951.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,430.08 : 372,513 = 182,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,430.08/372,513 = 182,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,430.08x = 372,513 × 182,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,430.08x = 67,809,435,421.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,809,435,421.20/248,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,951.79

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