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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,529.90, 372,426.21 and 182,543.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,529.90, 372,426.21 and 182,543.34 is: 273,544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,529.90 : 372,426.21 = 182,543.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,529.90/372,426.21 = 182,543.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,529.90x = 372,426.21 × 182,543.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,529.90x = 67,983,924,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,983,924,276.94/248,529.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,544.25

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