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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,999.70, 373,499.55 and 71,490.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,999.70, 373,499.55 and 71,490.90 is: 107,236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,999.70 : 373,499.55 = 71,490.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,999.70/373,499.55 = 71,490.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,999.70x = 373,499.55 × 71,490.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,999.70x = 26,701,818,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,701,818,979.10/248,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,236.35

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