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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,742.53, 373,077.33 and 122,348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,742.53, 373,077.33 and 122,348.84 is: 183,505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,742.53 : 373,077.33 = 122,348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,742.53/373,077.33 = 122,348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,742.53x = 373,077.33 × 122,348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,742.53x = 45,645,579,488.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,645,579,488.49/248,742.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,505.33

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