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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,749.96, 373,137.63 and 71,283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,749.96, 373,137.63 and 71,283.01 is: 106,928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,749.96 : 373,137.63 = 71,283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,749.96/373,137.63 = 71,283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,749.96x = 373,137.63 × 71,283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,749.96x = 26,598,373,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,598,373,410.67/248,749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,928.15

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