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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,838.12, 373,257.47 and 61,849.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,838.12, 373,257.47 and 61,849.62 is: 92,774.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,838.12 : 373,257.47 = 61,849.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,838.12/373,257.47 = 61,849.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,838.12x = 373,257.47 × 61,849.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,838.12x = 23,085,832,836.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,085,832,836.29/248,838.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,774.50

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