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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,088.23, 372,032.17 and 96,205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,088.23, 372,032.17 and 96,205.34 is: 144,269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,088.23 : 372,032.17 = 96,205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,088.23/372,032.17 = 96,205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,088.23x = 372,032.17 × 96,205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,088.23x = 35,791,481,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,791,481,405.79/248,088.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,269.16

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