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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,873.66, 373,311.97 and 61,885.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,873.66, 373,311.97 and 61,885.16 is: 92,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,873.66 : 373,311.97 = 61,885.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,873.66/373,311.97 = 61,885.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,873.66x = 373,311.97 × 61,885.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,873.66x = 23,102,468,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,102,468,972.09/248,873.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,828.10

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