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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,967.93, 372,725.27 and 185,208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,967.93, 372,725.27 and 185,208.88 is: 277,272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,967.93 : 372,725.27 = 185,208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,967.93/372,725.27 = 185,208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,967.93x = 372,725.27 × 185,208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,967.93x = 69,032,029,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,032,029,804.40/248,967.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,272.78

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