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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,733.94, 371,615.04 and 70,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,733.94, 371,615.04 and 70,227 is: 105,344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,733.94 : 371,615.04 = 70,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,733.94/371,615.04 = 70,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,733.94x = 371,615.04 × 70,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,733.94x = 26,097,409,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,097,409,414.08/247,733.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,344.50

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