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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,440.08, 372,528 and 182,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,440.08, 372,528 and 182,042.40 is: 272,966.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,440.08 : 372,528 = 182,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,440.08/372,528 = 182,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,440.08x = 372,528 × 182,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,440.08x = 67,815,891,187.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,815,891,187.20/248,440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,966.79

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