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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,819.54, 373,229.31 and 82,607.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,819.54, 373,229.31 and 82,607.54 is: 123,911.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,819.54 : 373,229.31 = 82,607.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,819.54/373,229.31 = 82,607.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,819.54x = 373,229.31 × 82,607.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,819.54x = 30,831,553,288.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,831,553,288.85/248,819.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,911.30

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