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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,528.65, 372,424.32 and 182,542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,528.65, 372,424.32 and 182,542.09 is: 273,542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,528.65 : 372,424.32 = 182,542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,528.65/372,424.32 = 182,542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,528.65x = 372,424.32 × 182,542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,528.65x = 67,983,113,739.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,983,113,739.63/248,528.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,542.36

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