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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,510.23, 372,777.64 and 71,043.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,510.23, 372,777.64 and 71,043.38 is: 106,568.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,510.23 : 372,777.64 = 71,043.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,510.23/372,777.64 = 71,043.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,510.23x = 372,777.64 × 71,043.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,510.23x = 26,483,383,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,483,383,290.06/248,510.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,568.58

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