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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,869.78, 373,306.11 and 61,881.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,869.78, 373,306.11 and 61,881.28 is: 92,822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,869.78 : 373,306.11 = 61,881.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,869.78/373,306.11 = 61,881.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,869.78x = 373,306.11 × 61,881.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,869.78x = 23,100,659,918.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,100,659,918.62/248,869.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,822.28

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