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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,087.56, 372,254.38 and 98,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,087.56, 372,254.38 and 98,324.60 is: 147,535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,087.56 : 372,254.38 = 98,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,087.56/372,254.38 = 98,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,087.56x = 372,254.38 × 98,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,087.56x = 36,601,763,011.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,601,763,011.75/248,087.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,535.66

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