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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,849.02, 373,163.72 and 71,315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,849.02, 373,163.72 and 71,315.74 is: 106,942.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,849.02 : 373,163.72 = 71,315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,849.02/373,163.72 = 71,315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,849.02x = 373,163.72 × 71,315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,849.02x = 26,612,446,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,612,446,832.95/248,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,942.14

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