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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832.70, 373,249.05 and 61,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832.70, 373,249.05 and 61,844.20 is: 92,766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832.70 : 373,249.05 = 61,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832.70/373,249.05 = 61,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832.70x = 373,249.05 × 61,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832.70x = 23,083,288,898.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,083,288,898.01/248,832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,766.30

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