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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,237.57, 372,414.81 and 70,747.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,237.57, 372,414.81 and 70,747.13 is: 106,137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,237.57 : 372,414.81 = 70,747.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,237.57/372,414.81 = 70,747.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,237.57x = 372,414.81 × 70,747.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,237.57x = 26,347,278,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,347,278,977.00/248,237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,137.35

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