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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832.92, 373,249.17 and 61,844.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832.92, 373,249.17 and 61,844.42 is: 92,766.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832.92 : 373,249.17 = 61,844.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832.92/373,249.17 = 61,844.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832.92x = 373,249.17 × 61,844.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832.92x = 23,083,376,567.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,083,376,567.89/248,832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,766.57

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