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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,993.68, 373,433.64 and 71,499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,993.68, 373,433.64 and 71,499.28 is: 107,232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,993.68 : 373,433.64 = 71,499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,993.68/373,433.64 = 71,499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,993.68x = 373,433.64 × 71,499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,993.68x = 26,700,236,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,700,236,387.78/248,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,232.59

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