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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,033.37, 372,049.23 and 68,118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,033.37, 372,049.23 and 68,118.96 is: 102,178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,033.37 : 372,049.23 = 68,118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,033.37/372,049.23 = 68,118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,033.37x = 372,049.23 × 68,118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,033.37x = 25,343,606,616.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,343,606,616.40/248,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,178.21

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