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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,872.30, 373,309.80 and 61,883.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,872.30, 373,309.80 and 61,883.80 is: 92,826.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,872.30 : 373,309.80 = 61,883.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,872.30/373,309.80 = 61,883.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,872.30x = 373,309.80 × 61,883.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,872.30x = 23,101,829,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101,829,001.24/248,872.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,826.04

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