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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,866.98, 373,301.82 and 61,878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,866.98, 373,301.82 and 61,878.48 is: 92,818.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,866.98 : 373,301.82 = 61,878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,866.98/373,301.82 = 61,878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,866.98x = 373,301.82 × 61,878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,866.98x = 23,099,349,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,099,349,202.83/248,866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,818.06

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