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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,884.83, 373,277.03 and 71,344.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,884.83, 373,277.03 and 71,344.17 is: 107,001.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,884.83 : 373,277.03 = 71,344.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,884.83/373,277.03 = 71,344.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,884.83x = 373,277.03 × 71,344.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,884.83x = 26,631,139,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,631,139,528.69/248,884.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,001.86

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