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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,022.48, 371,815.44 and 98,367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,022.48, 371,815.44 and 98,367.84 is: 147,465.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,022.48 : 371,815.44 = 98,367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,022.48/371,815.44 = 98,367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,022.48x = 371,815.44 × 98,367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,022.48x = 36,574,681,711.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,574,681,711.45/248,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,465.19

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