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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,332.02, 372,432.42 and 70,849.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,332.02, 372,432.42 and 70,849.14 is: 106,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,332.02 : 372,432.42 = 70,849.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,332.02/372,432.42 = 70,849.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,332.02x = 372,432.42 × 70,849.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,332.02x = 26,386,516,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,386,516,665.12/248,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,254.99

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