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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,037.24, 372,139.24 and 98,320.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,037.24, 372,139.24 and 98,320.69 is: 147,514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,037.24 : 372,139.24 = 98,320.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,037.24/372,139.24 = 98,320.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,037.24x = 372,139.24 × 98,320.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,037.24x = 36,588,984,886.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,588,984,886.79/248,037.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,514.08

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