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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,327.80, 372,491.70 and 82,115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,327.80, 372,491.70 and 82,115.80 is: 123,173.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,327.80 : 372,491.70 = 82,115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,327.80/372,491.70 = 82,115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,327.80x = 372,491.70 × 82,115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,327.80x = 30,587,453,938.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587,453,938.86/248,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,173.70

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