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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,726.73, 373,088.66 and 71,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,726.73, 373,088.66 and 71,233.76 is: 106,850.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,726.73 : 373,088.66 = 71,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,726.73/373,088.66 = 71,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,726.73x = 373,088.66 × 71,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,726.73x = 26,576,505,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,576,505,843.55/248,726.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,850.22

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