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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,867.22, 373,300.73 and 61,878.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,867.22, 373,300.73 and 61,878.72 is: 92,818.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,867.22 : 373,300.73 = 61,878.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,867.22/373,300.73 = 61,878.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,867.22x = 373,300.73 × 61,878.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,867.22x = 23,099,371,347.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,099,371,347.47/248,867.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,818.06

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