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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,337.43, 372,509.71 and 70,844.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,337.43, 372,509.71 and 70,844.46 is: 106,267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,337.43 : 372,509.71 = 70,844.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,337.43/372,509.71 = 70,844.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,337.43x = 372,509.71 × 70,844.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,337.43x = 26,390,247,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,390,247,675.68/248,337.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,267.70

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