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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,726.74, 371,588.59 and 70,233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,726.74, 371,588.59 and 70,233.77 is: 105,350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,726.74 : 371,588.59 = 70,233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,726.74/371,588.59 = 70,233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,726.74x = 371,588.59 × 70,233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,726.74x = 26,098,067,564.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,098,067,564.68/247,726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,350.22

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