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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,871.22, 373,306.72 and 61,882.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,871.22, 373,306.72 and 61,882.72 is: 92,824.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,871.22 : 373,306.72 = 61,882.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,871.22/373,306.72 = 61,882.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,871.22x = 373,306.72 × 61,882.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,871.22x = 23,101,235,227.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101,235,227.88/248,871.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,824.05

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