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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,860.32, 373,291.89 and 61,871.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,860.32, 373,291.89 and 61,871.82 is: 92,808.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,860.32 : 373,291.89 = 61,871.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,860.32/373,291.89 = 61,871.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,860.32x = 373,291.89 × 61,871.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,860.32x = 23,096,248,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,096,248,625.54/248,860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,808.08

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