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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,166.10, 572,593.05 and 248,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,166.10, 572,593.05 and 248,977.80 is: 373,039.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,166.10 : 572,593.05 = 248,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,166.10/572,593.05 = 248,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,166.10x = 572,593.05 × 248,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,166.10x = 142,562,957,884.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,562,957,884.29/382,166.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,039.26

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