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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,860.69, 373,292.45 and 61,872.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,860.69, 373,292.45 and 61,872.19 is: 92,808.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,860.69 : 373,292.45 = 61,872.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,860.69/373,292.45 = 61,872.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,860.69x = 373,292.45 × 61,872.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,860.69x = 23,096,420,381.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,096,420,381.39/248,860.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,808.63

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