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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,577.28, 372,802.92 and 71,085.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,577.28, 372,802.92 and 71,085.04 is: 106,609.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,577.28 : 372,802.92 = 71,085.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,577.28/372,802.92 = 71,085.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,577.28x = 372,802.92 × 71,085.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,577.28x = 26,500,710,480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,500,710,480.32/248,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,609.54

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