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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,367.36, 372,554.43 and 70,874.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,367.36, 372,554.43 and 70,874.31 is: 106,312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,367.36 : 372,554.43 = 70,874.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,367.36/372,554.43 = 70,874.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,367.36x = 372,554.43 × 70,874.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,367.36x = 26,404,538,163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,404,538,163.69/248,367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,312.43

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