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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,840.60, 373,260.90 and 82,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,840.60, 373,260.90 and 82,628.60 is: 123,942.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,840.60 : 373,260.90 = 82,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,840.60/373,260.90 = 82,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,840.60x = 373,260.90 × 82,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,840.60x = 30,842,025,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,842,025,601.74/248,840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,942.90

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