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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,853.94, 373,282.27 and 61,865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,853.94, 373,282.27 and 61,865.44 is: 92,798.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,853.94 : 373,282.27 = 61,865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,853.94/373,282.27 = 61,865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,853.94x = 373,282.27 × 61,865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,853.94x = 23,093,271,137.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,093,271,137.87/248,853.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,798.50

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