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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,867.17, 373,302.20 and 61,878.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,867.17, 373,302.20 and 61,878.67 is: 92,818.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,867.17 : 373,302.20 = 61,878.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,867.17/373,302.20 = 61,878.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,867.17x = 373,302.20 × 61,878.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,867.17x = 23,099,443,644.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,099,443,644.07/248,867.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,818.36

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