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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,955.01, 371,714.38 and 98,300.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,955.01, 371,714.38 and 98,300.41 is: 147,364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,955.01 : 371,714.38 = 98,300.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,955.01/371,714.38 = 98,300.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,955.01x = 371,714.38 × 98,300.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,955.01x = 36,539,675,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,539,675,956.90/247,955.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,364.14

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