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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,368.36, 372,555.96 and 70,875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,368.36, 372,555.96 and 70,875.32 is: 106,313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,368.36 : 372,555.96 = 70,875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,368.36/372,555.96 = 70,875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,368.36x = 372,555.96 × 70,875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,368.36x = 26,405,022,882.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405,022,882.91/248,368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,313.96

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