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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,867.67, 373,302.95 and 61,879.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,867.67, 373,302.95 and 61,879.17 is: 92,819.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,867.67 : 373,302.95 = 61,879.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,867.67/373,302.95 = 61,879.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,867.67x = 373,302.95 × 61,879.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,867.67x = 23,099,676,395.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,099,676,395.16/248,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,819.11

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