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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,835.85, 373,253.67 and 61,847.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,835.85, 373,253.67 and 61,847.35 is: 92,771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,835.85 : 373,253.67 = 61,847.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,835.85/373,253.67 = 61,847.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,835.85x = 373,253.67 × 61,847.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,835.85x = 23,084,749,434.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,084,749,434.14/248,835.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,771.00

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