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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,874.60, 373,311.90 and 82,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,874.60, 373,311.90 and 82,662.60 is: 123,993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,874.60 : 373,311.90 = 82,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,874.60/373,311.90 = 82,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,874.60x = 373,311.90 × 82,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,874.60x = 30,858,932,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,858,932,264.94/248,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,993.90

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