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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,577.30, 372,865.95 and 179,111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,577.30, 372,865.95 and 179,111.70 is: 268,667.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,577.30 : 372,865.95 = 179,111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,577.30/372,865.95 = 179,111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,577.30x = 372,865.95 × 179,111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,577.30x = 66,784,654,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,784,654,176.62/248,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,667.55

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