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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,941.30, 373,363.35 and 82,729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,941.30, 373,363.35 and 82,729.30 is: 124,077.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,941.30 : 373,363.35 = 82,729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,941.30/373,363.35 = 82,729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,941.30x = 373,363.35 × 82,729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,941.30x = 30,888,088,591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,888,088,591.16/248,941.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,077.80

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