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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,653.58, 372,979.94 and 61,665.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,653.58, 372,979.94 and 61,665.08 is: 92,497.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,653.58 : 372,979.94 = 61,665.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,653.58/372,979.94 = 61,665.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,653.58x = 372,979.94 × 61,665.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,653.58x = 22,999,837,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,999,837,838.50/248,653.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,497.51

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