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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,849.70, 373,275.90 and 61,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,849.70, 373,275.90 and 61,861.20 is: 92,792.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,849.70 : 373,275.90 = 61,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,849.70/373,275.90 = 61,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,849.70x = 373,275.90 × 61,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,849.70x = 23,091,295,105.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,091,295,105.08/248,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,792.14

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