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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,638.82, 372,905.37 and 71,098.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,638.82, 372,905.37 and 71,098.16 is: 106,632.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,638.82 : 372,905.37 = 71,098.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,638.82/372,905.37 = 71,098.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,638.82x = 372,905.37 × 71,098.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,638.82x = 26,512,883,796.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,512,883,796.59/248,638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,632.12

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