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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,515.77, 372,745.87 and 68,614.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,515.77, 372,745.87 and 68,614.71 is: 102,914.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,515.77 : 372,745.87 = 68,614.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,515.77/372,745.87 = 68,614.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,515.77x = 372,745.87 × 68,614.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,515.77x = 25,575,849,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,575,849,773.75/248,515.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,914.39

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