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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,937.47, 371,758.38 and 98,199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,937.47, 371,758.38 and 98,199.25 is: 147,240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,937.47 : 371,758.38 = 98,199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,937.47/371,758.38 = 98,199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,937.47x = 371,758.38 × 98,199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,937.47x = 36,506,394,097.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,506,394,097.22/247,937.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,240.33

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