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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,451.60, 372,677.40 and 177,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,451.60, 372,677.40 and 177,592.80 is: 266,389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,451.60 : 372,677.40 = 177,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,451.60/372,677.40 = 177,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,451.60x = 372,677.40 × 177,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,451.60x = 66,184,822,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,184,822,962.72/248,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,389.20

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