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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,772.50, 373,217.07 and 82,560.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,772.50, 373,217.07 and 82,560.50 is: 123,860.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,772.50 : 373,217.07 = 82,560.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,772.50/373,217.07 = 82,560.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,772.50x = 373,217.07 × 82,560.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,772.50x = 30,812,987,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,812,987,907.74/248,772.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,860.10

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