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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,632.82, 372,880.96 and 68,675.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,632.82, 372,880.96 and 68,675.21 is: 102,993.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,632.82 : 372,880.96 = 68,675.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,632.82/372,880.96 = 68,675.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,632.82x = 372,880.96 × 68,675.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,632.82x = 25,607,678,233.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,607,678,233.00/248,632.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,993.96

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