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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,730.25, 371,593.83 and 70,237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,730.25, 371,593.83 and 70,237.26 is: 105,355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,730.25 : 371,593.83 = 70,237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,730.25/371,593.83 = 70,237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,730.25x = 371,593.83 × 70,237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,730.25x = 26,099,732,452.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,099,732,452.11/247,730.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,355.45

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