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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,949.07, 371,948.22 and 98,292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,949.07, 371,948.22 and 98,292.66 is: 147,448.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,949.07 : 371,948.22 = 98,292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,949.07/371,948.22 = 98,292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,949.07x = 371,948.22 × 98,292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,949.07x = 36,559,781,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,559,781,254.90/247,949.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,448.75

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