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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,870.78, 373,307.61 and 61,882.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,870.78, 373,307.61 and 61,882.28 is: 92,823.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,870.78 : 373,307.61 = 61,882.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,870.78/373,307.61 = 61,882.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,870.78x = 373,307.61 × 61,882.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,870.78x = 23,101,126,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101,126,048.15/248,870.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,823.78

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