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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,536.40, 372,776.70 and 68,647.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,536.40, 372,776.70 and 68,647.40 is: 102,963.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,536.40 : 372,776.70 = 68,647.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,536.40/372,776.70 = 68,647.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,536.40x = 372,776.70 × 68,647.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,536.40x = 25,590,151,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,590,151,235.58/248,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,963.39

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