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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,864.60, 373,005.30 and 186,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,864.60, 373,005.30 and 186,462.20 is: 279,474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,864.60 : 373,005.30 = 186,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,864.60/373,005.30 = 186,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,864.60x = 373,005.30 × 186,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,864.60x = 69,551,388,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,551,388,849.66/248,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,474.82

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