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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,095.49, 372,266.19 and 98,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,095.49, 372,266.19 and 98,332.46 is: 147,547.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,095.49 : 372,266.19 = 98,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,095.49/372,266.19 = 98,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,095.49x = 372,266.19 × 98,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,095.49x = 36,605,848,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,605,848,376.20/248,095.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,547.42

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