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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,737.52, 372,996.48 and 71,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,737.52, 372,996.48 and 71,204.24 is: 106,774.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,737.52 : 372,996.48 = 71,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,737.52/372,996.48 = 71,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,737.52x = 372,996.48 × 71,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,737.52x = 26,558,930,881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558,930,881.08/248,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,774.93

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