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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,614.70, 372,922.05 and 82,402.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,614.70, 372,922.05 and 82,402.70 is: 123,604.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,614.70 : 372,922.05 = 82,402.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,614.70/372,922.05 = 82,402.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,614.70x = 372,922.05 × 82,402.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,614.70x = 30,729,783,809.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,729,783,809.54/248,614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,604.05

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