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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,972.78, 371,748.97 and 98,318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,972.78, 371,748.97 and 98,318.80 is: 147,394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,972.78 : 371,748.97 = 98,318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,972.78/371,748.97 = 98,318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,972.78x = 371,748.97 × 98,318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,972.78x = 36,549,912,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,549,912,631.64/247,972.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,394.86

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