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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,996.80, 371,966.40 and 70,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,996.80, 371,966.40 and 70,531.20 is: 105,788.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,996.80 : 371,966.40 = 70,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,996.80/371,966.40 = 70,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,996.80x = 371,966.40 × 70,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,996.80x = 26,235,236,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,235,236,551.68/247,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,788.61

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