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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,470.80, 372,706.20 and 82,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,470.80, 372,706.20 and 82,258.80 is: 123,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,470.80 : 372,706.20 = 82,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,470.80/372,706.20 = 82,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,470.80x = 372,706.20 × 82,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,470.80x = 30,658,364,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,658,364,764.56/248,470.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,388.20

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