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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,861.70, 373,028.49 and 122,323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,861.70, 373,028.49 and 122,323.50 is: 183,355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,861.70 : 373,028.49 = 122,323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,861.70/373,028.49 = 122,323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,861.70x = 373,028.49 × 122,323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,861.70x = 45,630,150,496.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,630,150,496.52/248,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,355.46

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