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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,368.56, 372,556.34 and 70,875.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,368.56, 372,556.34 and 70,875.59 is: 106,314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,368.56 : 372,556.34 = 70,875.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,368.56/372,556.34 = 70,875.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,368.56x = 372,556.34 × 70,875.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,368.56x = 26,405,148,188.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405,148,188.58/248,368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,314.37

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