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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,695.20, 373,042.80 and 61,706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,695.20, 373,042.80 and 61,706.70 is: 92,560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,695.20 : 373,042.80 = 61,706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,695.20/373,042.80 = 61,706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,695.20x = 373,042.80 × 61,706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,695.20x = 23,019,240,146.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,019,240,146.76/248,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,560.05

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