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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,971.96, 371,902.05 and 70,475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,971.96, 371,902.05 and 70,475.04 is: 105,696.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,971.96 : 371,902.05 = 70,475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,971.96/371,902.05 = 70,475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,971.96x = 371,902.05 × 70,475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,971.96x = 26,209,811,849.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,209,811,849.83/247,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,696.68

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