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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,234.79, 372,364.50 and 70,767.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,234.79, 372,364.50 and 70,767.93 is: 106,155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,234.79 : 372,364.50 = 70,767.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,234.79/372,364.50 = 70,767.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,234.79x = 372,364.50 × 70,767.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,234.79x = 26,351,464,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,351,464,870.49/248,234.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,155.41

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