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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,472.75, 372,767.85 and 82,260.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,472.75, 372,767.85 and 82,260.75 is: 123,410.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,472.75 : 372,767.85 = 82,260.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,472.75/372,767.85 = 82,260.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,472.75x = 372,767.85 × 82,260.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,472.75x = 30,664,162,916.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,664,162,916.89/248,472.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,410.57

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