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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,822.40, 373,233.60 and 178,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,822.40, 373,233.60 and 178,838.40 is: 268,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,822.40 : 373,233.60 = 178,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,822.40/373,233.60 = 178,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,822.40x = 373,233.60 × 178,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,822.40x = 66,748,499,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,748,499,850.24/248,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,257.60

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