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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832.02, 373,248.04 and 82,620.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832.02, 373,248.04 and 82,620.02 is: 123,930.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832.02 : 373,248.04 = 82,620.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832.02/373,248.04 = 82,620.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832.02x = 373,248.04 × 82,620.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832.02x = 30,837,760,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,837,760,529.76/248,832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,930.03

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