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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,523.48, 372,517.11 and 122,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,523.48, 372,517.11 and 122,016.60 is: 182,893.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,523.48 : 372,517.11 = 122,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,523.48/372,517.11 = 122,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,523.48x = 372,517.11 × 122,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,523.48x = 45,453,271,204.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,453,271,204.03/248,523.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,893.27

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