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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,431.08, 372,514.50 and 182,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,431.08, 372,514.50 and 182,033.40 is: 272,953.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,431.08 : 372,514.50 = 182,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,431.08/372,514.50 = 182,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,431.08x = 372,514.50 × 182,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,431.08x = 67,810,080,984.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,810,080,984.30/248,431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,953.29

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