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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,738.52, 372,997.98 and 71,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,738.52, 372,997.98 and 71,205.24 is: 106,776.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,738.52 : 372,997.98 = 71,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,738.52/372,997.98 = 71,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,738.52x = 372,997.98 × 71,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,738.52x = 26,559,410,685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,559,410,685.42/248,738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,776.43

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