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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,994, 373,494.24 and 82,782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,994, 373,494.24 and 82,782 is: 124,174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,994 : 373,494.24 = 82,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,994/373,494.24 = 82,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,994x = 373,494.24 × 82,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,994x = 30,918,600,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,918,600,175.68/248,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,174.08

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