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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,442.24, 372,655.77 and 70,949.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,442.24, 372,655.77 and 70,949.58 is: 106,422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,442.24 : 372,655.77 = 70,949.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,442.24/372,655.77 = 70,949.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,442.24x = 372,655.77 × 70,949.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,442.24x = 26,439,770,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,439,770,366.08/248,442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,422.20

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