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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,506.92, 372,771.90 and 71,039.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,506.92, 372,771.90 and 71,039.16 is: 106,562.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,506.92 : 372,771.90 = 71,039.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,506.92/372,771.90 = 71,039.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,506.92x = 372,771.90 × 71,039.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,506.92x = 26,481,402,647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,481,402,647.60/248,506.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,562.03

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