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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,150.46, 372,225.73 and 61,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,150.46, 372,225.73 and 61,161.96 is: 91,742.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,150.46 : 372,225.73 = 61,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,150.46/372,225.73 = 61,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,150.46x = 372,225.73 × 61,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,150.46x = 22,766,055,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,766,055,519.97/248,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,742.95

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