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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,326.02, 372,423.42 and 70,843.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,326.02, 372,423.42 and 70,843.14 is: 106,245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,326.02 : 372,423.42 = 70,843.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,326.02/372,423.42 = 70,843.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,326.02x = 372,423.42 × 70,843.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,326.02x = 26,383,644,482.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,383,644,482.34/248,326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,245.99

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