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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,726.68, 371,517.11 and 70,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,726.68, 371,517.11 and 70,249.20 is: 105,353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,726.68 : 371,517.11 = 70,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,726.68/371,517.11 = 70,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,726.68x = 371,517.11 × 70,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,726.68x = 26,098,779,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,098,779,763.81/247,726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,353.12

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