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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,767.24, 373,149 and 71,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,767.24, 373,149 and 71,274.40 is: 106,911.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,767.24 : 373,149 = 71,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,767.24/373,149 = 71,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,767.24x = 373,149 × 71,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,767.24x = 26,595,971,085.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,595,971,085.60/248,767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,911.07

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