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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,747.85, 373,186.17 and 71,267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,747.85, 373,186.17 and 71,267.94 is: 106,920.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,747.85 : 373,186.17 = 71,267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,747.85/373,186.17 = 71,267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,747.85x = 373,186.17 × 71,267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,747.85x = 26,596,209,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,596,209,572.39/248,747.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,920.36

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