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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,701.08, 372,941.88 and 71,167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,701.08, 372,941.88 and 71,167.68 is: 106,720.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,701.08 : 372,941.88 = 71,167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,701.08/372,941.88 = 71,167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,701.08x = 372,941.88 × 71,167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,701.08x = 26,541,408,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,541,408,374.44/248,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,720.12

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