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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,821.55, 373,232.33 and 186,613.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,821.55, 373,232.33 and 186,613.55 is: 279,920.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,821.55 : 373,232.33 = 186,613.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,821.55/373,232.33 = 186,613.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,821.55x = 373,232.33 × 186,613.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,821.55x = 69,650,209,143.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,650,209,143.00/248,821.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,920.33

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