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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,528.40, 372,423.96 and 182,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,528.40, 372,423.96 and 182,541.84 is: 273,542.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,528.40 : 372,423.96 = 182,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,528.40/372,423.96 = 182,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,528.40x = 372,423.96 × 182,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,528.40x = 67,982,954,918.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,982,954,918.49/248,528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,542.00

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