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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,106.57, 372,115.22 and 65,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,106.57, 372,115.22 and 65,738.60 is: 98,596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,106.57 : 372,115.22 = 65,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,106.57/372,115.22 = 65,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,106.57x = 372,115.22 × 65,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,106.57x = 24,462,333,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,462,333,601.49/248,106.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,596.07

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