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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,882.40, 373,323.60 and 82,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,882.40, 373,323.60 and 82,670.40 is: 124,005.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,882.40 : 373,323.60 = 82,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,882.40/373,323.60 = 82,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,882.40x = 373,323.60 × 82,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,882.40x = 30,862,811,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,862,811,341.44/248,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,005.60

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