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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,841.10, 373,261.65 and 82,629.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,841.10, 373,261.65 and 82,629.10 is: 123,943.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,841.10 : 373,261.65 = 82,629.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,841.10/373,261.65 = 82,629.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,841.10x = 373,261.65 × 82,629.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,841.10x = 30,842,274,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,842,274,204.02/248,841.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,943.65

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