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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,480.16, 371,900.52 and 176,295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,480.16, 371,900.52 and 176,295.12 is: 263,861.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,480.16 : 371,900.52 = 176,295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,480.16/371,900.52 = 176,295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,480.16x = 371,900.52 × 176,295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,480.16x = 65,564,246,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,564,246,801.46/248,480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,861.09

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