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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,473.36, 372,898.86 and 182,086.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,473.36, 372,898.86 and 182,086.84 is: 273,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,473.36 : 372,898.86 = 182,086.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,473.36/372,898.86 = 182,086.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,473.36x = 372,898.86 × 182,086.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,473.36x = 67,899,975,057.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,899,975,057.00/248,473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,268.63

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