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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,833.40, 373,250.10 and 178,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,833.40, 373,250.10 and 178,849.40 is: 268,274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,833.40 : 373,250.10 = 178,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,833.40/373,250.10 = 178,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,833.40x = 373,250.10 × 178,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,833.40x = 66,755,556,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,755,556,434.94/248,833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,274.10

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