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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,506.76, 372,772.38 and 71,039.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,506.76, 372,772.38 and 71,039.72 is: 106,563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,506.76 : 372,772.38 = 71,039.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,506.76/372,772.38 = 71,039.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,506.76x = 372,772.38 × 71,039.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,506.76x = 26,481,645,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,481,645,498.93/248,506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,563.08

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