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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,741.85, 373,177.17 and 71,261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,741.85, 373,177.17 and 71,261.94 is: 106,911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,741.85 : 373,177.17 = 71,261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,741.85/373,177.17 = 71,261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,741.85x = 373,177.17 × 71,261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,741.85x = 26,593,329,097.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593,329,097.91/248,741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,911.36

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