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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,830.67, 373,245.80 and 61,842.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,830.67, 373,245.80 and 61,842.17 is: 92,763.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,830.67 : 373,245.80 = 61,842.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,830.67/373,245.80 = 61,842.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,830.67x = 373,245.80 × 61,842.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,830.67x = 23,082,328,039.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,082,328,039.95/248,830.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,763.20

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