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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,621.80, 372,932.70 and 71,139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,621.80, 372,932.70 and 71,139.40 is: 106,709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,621.80 : 372,932.70 = 71,139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,621.80/372,932.70 = 71,139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,621.80x = 372,932.70 × 71,139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,621.80x = 26,530,208,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,530,208,518.38/248,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,709.10

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