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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,018.57, 371,960.26 and 68,061.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,018.57, 371,960.26 and 68,061.33 is: 102,073.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,018.57 : 371,960.26 = 68,061.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,018.57/371,960.26 = 68,061.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,018.57x = 371,960.26 × 68,061.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,018.57x = 25,316,110,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,316,110,002.75/248,018.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,073.45

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