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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,837.80, 373,256.70 and 186,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,837.80, 373,256.70 and 186,629.80 is: 279,944.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,837.80 : 373,256.70 = 186,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,837.80/373,256.70 = 186,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,837.80x = 373,256.70 × 186,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,837.80x = 69,660,823,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,660,823,269.66/248,837.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,944.70

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