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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,103.36, 372,278.00 and 98,340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,103.36, 372,278.00 and 98,340.32 is: 147,559.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,103.36 : 372,278.00 = 98,340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,103.36/372,278.00 = 98,340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,103.36x = 372,278.00 × 98,340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,103.36x = 36,609,938,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,609,938,825.51/248,103.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,559.22

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