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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,033.96, 372,011.04 and 68,077.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,033.96, 372,011.04 and 68,077.34 is: 102,105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,033.96 : 372,011.04 = 68,077.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,033.96/372,011.04 = 68,077.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,033.96x = 372,011.04 × 68,077.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,033.96x = 25,325,522,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,325,522,053.83/248,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,105.06

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