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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,232.72, 372,360.60 and 70,751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,232.72, 372,360.60 and 70,751.76 is: 106,130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,232.72 : 372,360.60 = 70,751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,232.72/372,360.60 = 70,751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,232.72x = 372,360.60 × 70,751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,232.72x = 26,345,167,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,345,167,804.66/248,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,130.92

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