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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,354.09, 372,544.91 and 70,847.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,354.09, 372,544.91 and 70,847.45 is: 106,275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,354.09 : 372,544.91 = 70,847.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,354.09/372,544.91 = 70,847.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,354.09x = 372,544.91 × 70,847.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,354.09x = 26,393,856,529.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,393,856,529.74/248,354.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,275.10

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