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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,292, 372,445.60 and 61,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,292, 372,445.60 and 61,303.52 is: 91,957.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,292 : 372,445.60 = 61,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,292/372,445.60 = 61,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,292x = 372,445.60 × 61,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,292x = 22,832,226,288.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,832,226,288.51/248,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,957.16

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