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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,470.20, 372,705.30 and 82,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,470.20, 372,705.30 and 82,258.20 is: 123,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,470.20 : 372,705.30 = 82,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,470.20/372,705.30 = 82,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,470.20x = 372,705.30 × 82,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,470.20x = 30,658,067,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,658,067,108.46/248,470.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,387.30

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