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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,016.57, 371,957.27 and 68,059.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,016.57, 371,957.27 and 68,059.33 is: 102,070.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,016.57 : 371,957.27 = 68,059.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,016.57/371,957.27 = 68,059.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,016.57x = 371,957.27 × 68,059.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,016.57x = 25,315,161,314.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,315,161,314.64/248,016.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,070.45

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