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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,972.20, 371,972.70 and 70,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,972.20, 371,972.70 and 70,492.20 is: 105,742.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,972.20 : 371,972.70 = 70,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,972.20/371,972.70 = 70,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,972.20x = 371,972.70 × 70,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,972.20x = 26,221,173,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,221,173,962.94/247,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,742.39

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