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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,089.08, 371,911.14 and 98,228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,089.08, 371,911.14 and 98,228.46 is: 147,254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,089.08 : 371,911.14 = 98,228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,089.08/371,911.14 = 98,228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,089.08x = 371,911.14 × 98,228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,089.08x = 36,532,258,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,532,258,539.04/248,089.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,254.60

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