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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,853.60, 373,280.40 and 82,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,853.60, 373,280.40 and 82,641.60 is: 123,962.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,853.60 : 373,280.40 = 82,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,853.60/373,280.40 = 82,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,853.60x = 373,280.40 × 82,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,853.60x = 30,848,489,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,848,489,504.64/248,853.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,962.40

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