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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,607, 372,968.82 and 82,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,607, 372,968.82 and 82,395 is: 123,611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,607 : 372,968.82 = 82,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,607/372,968.82 = 82,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,607x = 372,968.82 × 82,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,607x = 30,730,765,923.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,730,765,923.90/248,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,611.83

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