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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,750.40, 373,125.60 and 82,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,750.40, 373,125.60 and 82,538.40 is: 123,807.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,750.40 : 373,125.60 = 82,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,750.40/373,125.60 = 82,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,750.40x = 373,125.60 × 82,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,750.40x = 30,797,190,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,797,190,023.04/248,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,807.60

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