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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,835.02, 373,252.54 and 82,623.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,835.02, 373,252.54 and 82,623.02 is: 123,934.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,835.02 : 373,252.54 = 82,623.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,835.02/373,252.54 = 82,623.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,835.02x = 373,252.54 × 82,623.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,835.02x = 30,839,252,077.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,839,252,077.47/248,835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,934.53

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