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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,837.70, 373,256.55 and 61,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,837.70, 373,256.55 and 61,849.20 is: 92,773.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,837.70 : 373,256.55 = 61,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,837.70/373,256.55 = 61,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,837.70x = 373,256.55 × 61,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,837.70x = 23,085,619,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,085,619,012.26/248,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,773.80

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