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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,088.08, 371,909.64 and 98,227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,088.08, 371,909.64 and 98,227.46 is: 147,253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,088.08 : 371,909.64 = 98,227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,088.08/371,909.64 = 98,227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,088.08x = 371,909.64 × 98,227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,088.08x = 36,531,739,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,531,739,286.71/248,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,253.10

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