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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,375, 372,565.92 and 70,881.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,375, 372,565.92 and 70,881.96 is: 106,323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,375 : 372,565.92 = 70,881.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,375/372,565.92 = 70,881.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,375x = 372,565.92 × 70,881.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,375x = 26,408,202,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,408,202,638.80/248,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,323.92

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