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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,540.88, 372,813.74 and 71,046.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,540.88, 372,813.74 and 71,046.66 is: 106,570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,540.88 : 372,813.74 = 71,046.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,540.88/372,813.74 = 71,046.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,540.88x = 372,813.74 × 71,046.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,540.88x = 26,487,171,029.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,487,171,029.11/248,540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,570.68

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