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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,032.23, 371,997.77 and 70,491.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,032.23, 371,997.77 and 70,491.57 is: 105,722.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,032.23 : 371,997.77 = 70,491.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,032.23/371,997.77 = 70,491.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,032.23x = 371,997.77 × 70,491.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,032.23x = 26,222,705,096.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222,705,096.35/248,032.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,722.98

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