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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,970, 373,455.12 and 82,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,970, 373,455.12 and 82,758 is: 124,137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,970 : 373,455.12 = 82,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,970/373,455.12 = 82,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,970x = 373,455.12 × 82,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,970x = 30,906,398,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,906,398,820.96/248,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,137.04

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