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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,851.60, 373,277.40 and 82,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,851.60, 373,277.40 and 82,639.60 is: 123,959.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,851.60 : 373,277.40 = 82,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,851.60/373,277.40 = 82,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,851.60x = 373,277.40 × 82,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,851.60x = 30,847,495,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,847,495,025.04/248,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,959.40

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