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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,638.80, 372,958.20 and 185,653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,638.80, 372,958.20 and 185,653.20 is: 278,479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,638.80 : 372,958.20 = 185,653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,638.80/372,958.20 = 185,653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,638.80x = 372,958.20 × 185,653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,638.80x = 69,240,883,296.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,240,883,296.24/248,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,479.80

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