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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,977.44, 373,466.24 and 82,765.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,977.44, 373,466.24 and 82,765.44 is: 124,148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,977.44 : 373,466.24 = 82,765.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,977.44/373,466.24 = 82,765.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,977.44x = 373,466.24 × 82,765.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,977.44x = 30,910,097,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,910,097,678.75/248,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,148.19

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