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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,796, 373,252.32 and 82,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,796, 373,252.32 and 82,584 is: 123,895.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,796 : 373,252.32 = 82,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,796/373,252.32 = 82,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,796x = 373,252.32 × 82,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,796x = 30,824,669,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,824,669,594.88/248,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,895.36

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