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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,851.70, 373,277.55 and 61,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,851.70, 373,277.55 and 61,863.20 is: 92,794.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,851.70 : 373,277.55 = 61,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,851.70/373,277.55 = 61,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,851.70x = 373,277.55 × 61,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,851.70x = 23,092,143,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,092,143,731.16/248,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,794.80

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