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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,789.75, 373,185.02 and 75,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,789.75, 373,185.02 and 75,683 is: 113,524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,789.75 : 373,185.02 = 75,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,789.75/373,185.02 = 75,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,789.75x = 373,185.02 × 75,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,789.75x = 28,243,761,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,243,761,490.25/248,789.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,524.62

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