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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,522.40, 372,414.96 and 182,535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,522.40, 372,414.96 and 182,535.84 is: 273,533.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,522.40 : 372,414.96 = 182,535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,522.40/372,414.96 = 182,535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,522.40x = 372,414.96 × 182,535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,522.40x = 67,979,077,552.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,979,077,552.17/248,522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,533.00

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