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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,985.95, 372,752.30 and 185,226.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,985.95, 372,752.30 and 185,226.93 is: 277,299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,985.95 : 372,752.30 = 185,226.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,985.95/372,752.30 = 185,226.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,985.95x = 372,752.30 × 185,226.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,985.95x = 69,043,763,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,043,763,253.30/248,985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,299.84

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