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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,862.30, 373,293.45 and 82,650.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,862.30, 373,293.45 and 82,650.30 is: 123,975.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,862.30 : 373,293.45 = 82,650.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,862.30/373,293.45 = 82,650.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,862.30x = 373,293.45 × 82,650.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,862.30x = 30,852,815,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,852,815,630.54/248,862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,975.45

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