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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,934.47, 371,753.88 and 98,196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,934.47, 371,753.88 and 98,196.25 is: 147,235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,934.47 : 371,753.88 = 98,196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,934.47/371,753.88 = 98,196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,934.47x = 371,753.88 × 98,196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,934.47x = 36,504,836,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,504,836,938.95/247,934.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,235.83

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