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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,097.20, 372,145.80 and 81,863.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,097.20, 372,145.80 and 81,863.60 is: 122,795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,097.20 : 372,145.80 = 81,863.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,097.20/372,145.80 = 81,863.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,097.20x = 372,145.80 × 81,863.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,097.20x = 30,465,194,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,465,194,912.88/248,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,795.40

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