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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,094, 372,264.08 and 98,330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,094, 372,264.08 and 98,330.96 is: 147,545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,094 : 372,264.08 = 98,330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,094/372,264.08 = 98,330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,094x = 372,264.08 × 98,330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,094x = 36,605,084,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,605,084,359.92/248,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,545.22

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