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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,430.20, 372,659.70 and 70,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,430.20, 372,659.70 and 70,950.20 is: 106,429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,430.20 : 372,659.70 = 70,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,430.20/372,659.70 = 70,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,430.20x = 372,659.70 × 70,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,430.20x = 26,440,280,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,440,280,246.94/248,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,429.41

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