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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,372.52, 372,572.28 and 70,865.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,372.52, 372,572.28 and 70,865.88 is: 106,302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,372.52 : 372,572.28 = 70,865.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,372.52/372,572.28 = 70,865.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,372.52x = 372,572.28 × 70,865.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,372.52x = 26,402,662,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,402,662,485.81/248,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,302.67

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