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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,359.87, 372,602.68 and 70,867.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,359.87, 372,602.68 and 70,867.51 is: 106,319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,359.87 : 372,602.68 = 70,867.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,359.87/372,602.68 = 70,867.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,359.87x = 372,602.68 × 70,867.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,359.87x = 26,405,424,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405,424,150.93/248,359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,319.21

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