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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,105.35, 372,180.23 and 96,298.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,105.35, 372,180.23 and 96,298.87 is: 144,456.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,105.35 : 372,180.23 = 96,298.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,105.35/372,180.23 = 96,298.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,105.35x = 372,180.23 × 96,298.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,105.35x = 35,840,536,740.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,840,536,740.27/248,105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,456.93

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