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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,953.58, 371,954.97 and 98,297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,953.58, 371,954.97 and 98,297.17 is: 147,455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,953.58 : 371,954.97 = 98,297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,953.58/371,954.97 = 98,297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,953.58x = 371,954.97 × 98,297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,953.58x = 36,562,119,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,562,119,988.55/247,953.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,455.51

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