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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,966.93, 372,723.77 and 185,207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,966.93, 372,723.77 and 185,207.88 is: 277,271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,966.93 : 372,723.77 = 185,207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,966.93/372,723.77 = 185,207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,966.93x = 372,723.77 × 185,207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,966.93x = 69,031,381,013.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,031,381,013.73/248,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,271.28

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