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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,739.52, 372,999.48 and 71,206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,739.52, 372,999.48 and 71,206.24 is: 106,777.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,739.52 : 372,999.48 = 71,206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,739.52/372,999.48 = 71,206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,739.52x = 372,999.48 × 71,206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,739.52x = 26,559,890,492.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,559,890,492.76/248,739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,777.93

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