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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,617.40, 372,926.10 and 71,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,617.40, 372,926.10 and 71,130.20 is: 106,695.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,617.40 : 372,926.10 = 71,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,617.40/372,926.10 = 71,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,617.40x = 372,926.10 × 71,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,617.40x = 26,526,308,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,526,308,078.22/248,617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,695.30

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