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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,367.36, 372,613.92 and 70,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,367.36, 372,613.92 and 70,875 is: 106,330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,367.36 : 372,613.92 = 70,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,367.36/372,613.92 = 70,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,367.36x = 372,613.92 × 70,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,367.36x = 26,409,011,580
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409,011,580/248,367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,330.44

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