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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,817.59, 373,226.39 and 82,605.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,817.59, 373,226.39 and 82,605.59 is: 123,908.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,817.59 : 373,226.39 = 82,605.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,817.59/373,226.39 = 82,605.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,817.59x = 373,226.39 × 82,605.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,817.59x = 30,830,586,149.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,830,586,149.52/248,817.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,908.39

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