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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,095.22, 372,042.66 and 96,212.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,095.22, 372,042.66 and 96,212.34 is: 144,279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,095.22 : 372,042.66 = 96,212.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,095.22/372,042.66 = 96,212.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,095.22x = 372,042.66 × 96,212.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,095.22x = 35,795,094,898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,795,094,898.42/248,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,279.66

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