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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,471.55, 372,710.57 and 70,984.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,471.55, 372,710.57 and 70,984.35 is: 106,477.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,471.55 : 372,710.57 = 70,984.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,471.55/372,710.57 = 70,984.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,471.55x = 372,710.57 × 70,984.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,471.55x = 26,456,617,194.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456,617,194.66/248,471.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,477.45

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