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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,875.70, 373,313.55 and 82,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,875.70, 373,313.55 and 82,663.70 is: 123,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,875.70 : 373,313.55 = 82,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,875.70/373,313.55 = 82,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,875.70x = 373,313.55 × 82,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,875.70x = 30,859,479,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,859,479,303.14/248,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,995.55

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