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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,093.36, 372,263.00 and 98,330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,093.36, 372,263.00 and 98,330.33 is: 147,544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,093.36 : 372,263.00 = 98,330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,093.36/372,263.00 = 98,330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,093.36x = 372,263.00 × 98,330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,093.36x = 36,604,741,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,604,741,283.82/248,093.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,544.22

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