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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,618.26, 372,927.40 and 82,406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,618.26, 372,927.40 and 82,406.26 is: 123,609.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,618.26 : 372,927.40 = 82,406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,618.26/372,927.40 = 82,406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,618.26x = 372,927.40 × 82,406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,618.26x = 30,731,552,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,731,552,285.52/248,618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,609.39

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