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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,825.70, 373,238.55 and 61,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,825.70, 373,238.55 and 61,837.20 is: 92,755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,825.70 : 373,238.55 = 61,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,825.70/373,238.55 = 61,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,825.70x = 373,238.55 × 61,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,825.70x = 23,080,026,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,080,026,864.06/248,825.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,755.80

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