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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,033.23, 371,999.26 and 70,492.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,033.23, 371,999.26 and 70,492.57 is: 105,724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,033.23 : 371,999.26 = 70,492.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,033.23/371,999.26 = 70,492.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,033.23x = 371,999.26 × 70,492.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,033.23x = 26,223,183,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,223,183,875.50/248,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,724.48

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