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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,786.67, 372,868.25 and 177,597.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,786.67, 372,868.25 and 177,597.39 is: 266,173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,786.67 : 372,868.25 = 177,597.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,786.67/372,868.25 = 177,597.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,786.67x = 372,868.25 × 177,597.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,786.67x = 66,220,427,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,220,427,125.88/248,786.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,173.53

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