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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,004.18, 371,993.31 and 70,487.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,004.18, 371,993.31 and 70,487.82 is: 105,728.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,004.18 : 371,993.31 = 70,487.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,004.18/371,993.31 = 70,487.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,004.18x = 371,993.31 × 70,487.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,004.18x = 26,220,997,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220,997,476.48/248,004.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,728.05

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