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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,882.58, 373,273.65 and 71,341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,882.58, 373,273.65 and 71,341.92 is: 106,998.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,882.58 : 373,273.65 = 71,341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,882.58/373,273.65 = 71,341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,882.58x = 373,273.65 × 71,341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,882.58x = 26,630,058,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,630,058,876.41/248,882.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,998.48

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