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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,525.40, 372,419.46 and 182,538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,525.40, 372,419.46 and 182,538.84 is: 273,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,525.40 : 372,419.46 = 182,538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,525.40/372,419.46 = 182,538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,525.40x = 372,419.46 × 182,538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,525.40x = 67,981,016,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,981,016,221.83/248,525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,537.50

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