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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,292.42, 372,460.59 and 70,795.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,292.42, 372,460.59 and 70,795.62 is: 106,199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,292.42 : 372,460.59 = 70,795.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,292.42/372,460.59 = 70,795.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,292.42x = 372,460.59 × 70,795.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,292.42x = 26,368,578,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368,578,394.62/248,292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,199.69

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