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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,858.40, 373,287.60 and 178,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,858.40, 373,287.60 and 178,874.40 is: 268,311.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,858.40 : 373,287.60 = 178,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,858.40/373,287.60 = 178,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,858.40x = 373,287.60 × 178,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,858.40x = 66,771,595,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,771,595,477.44/248,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,311.60

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