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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,952.50, 371,710.64 and 98,297.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,952.50, 371,710.64 and 98,297.91 is: 147,360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,952.50 : 371,710.64 = 98,297.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,952.50/371,710.64 = 98,297.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,952.50x = 371,710.64 × 98,297.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,952.50x = 36,538,379,282.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,538,379,282.51/247,952.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,360.40

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