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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,861.19, 373,293.20 and 61,872.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,861.19, 373,293.20 and 61,872.69 is: 92,809.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,861.19 : 373,293.20 = 61,872.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,861.19/373,293.20 = 61,872.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,861.19x = 373,293.20 × 61,872.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,861.19x = 23,096,654,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,096,654,442.71/248,861.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,809.39

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