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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,749.52, 373,014.48 and 71,216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,749.52, 373,014.48 and 71,216.24 is: 106,792.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,749.52 : 373,014.48 = 71,216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,749.52/373,014.48 = 71,216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,749.52x = 373,014.48 × 71,216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,749.52x = 26,564,688,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,564,688,731.16/248,749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,792.92

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