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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,916.30, 373,374.45 and 82,704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,916.30, 373,374.45 and 82,704.30 is: 124,056.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,916.30 : 373,374.45 = 82,704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,916.30/373,374.45 = 82,704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,916.30x = 373,374.45 × 82,704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,916.30x = 30,879,672,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,879,672,525.14/248,916.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,056.45

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