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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,975.46, 373,465.50 and 71,482.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,975.46, 373,465.50 and 71,482.47 is: 107,224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,975.46 : 373,465.50 = 71,482.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,975.46/373,465.50 = 71,482.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,975.46x = 373,465.50 × 71,482.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,975.46x = 26,696,236,399.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,696,236,399.79/248,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,224.37

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