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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,093, 372,262.58 and 98,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,093, 372,262.58 and 98,329.96 is: 147,543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,093 : 372,262.58 = 98,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,093/372,262.58 = 98,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,093x = 372,262.58 × 98,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,093x = 36,604,564,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,604,564,600.90/248,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,543.72

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