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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,875.16, 373,314.22 and 61,886.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,875.16, 373,314.22 and 61,886.66 is: 92,830.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,875.16 : 373,314.22 = 61,886.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,875.16/373,314.22 = 61,886.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,875.16x = 373,314.22 × 61,886.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,875.16x = 23,103,168,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,103,168,185.02/248,875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,830.35

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