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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,831.52, 373,247.28 and 82,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,831.52, 373,247.28 and 82,619.52 is: 123,929.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,831.52 : 373,247.28 = 82,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,831.52/373,247.28 = 82,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,831.52x = 373,247.28 × 82,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,831.52x = 30,837,511,114.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,837,511,114.91/248,831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,929.28

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