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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,555.92, 372,465.20 and 182,569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,555.92, 372,465.20 and 182,569.36 is: 273,583.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,555.92 : 372,465.20 = 182,569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,555.92/372,465.20 = 182,569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,555.92x = 372,465.20 × 182,569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,555.92x = 68,000,733,186.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,000,733,186.27/248,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,583.24

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