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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,846.80, 373,270.20 and 185,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,846.80, 373,270.20 and 185,861.20 is: 278,791.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,846.80 : 373,270.20 = 185,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,846.80/373,270.20 = 185,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,846.80x = 373,270.20 × 185,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,846.80x = 69,376,447,296.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,376,447,296.24/248,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,791.80

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