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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,952.43, 371,907.57 and 98,151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,952.43, 371,907.57 and 98,151.99 is: 147,219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,952.43 : 371,907.57 = 98,151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,952.43/371,907.57 = 98,151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,952.43x = 371,907.57 × 98,151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,952.43x = 36,503,468,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,503,468,091.56/247,952.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,219.64

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