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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,626.80, 372,940.20 and 185,641.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,626.80, 372,940.20 and 185,641.20 is: 278,461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,626.80 : 372,940.20 = 185,641.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,626.80/372,940.20 = 185,641.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,626.80x = 372,940.20 × 185,641.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,626.80x = 69,233,066,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,233,066,256.24/248,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,461.80

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