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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,873.40, 373,310.10 and 61,884.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,873.40, 373,310.10 and 61,884.90 is: 92,827.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,873.40 : 373,310.10 = 61,884.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,873.40/373,310.10 = 61,884.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,873.40x = 373,310.10 × 61,884.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,873.40x = 23,102,258,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,102,258,207.49/248,873.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,827.35

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