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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,113.10, 371,987.40 and 98,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,113.10, 371,987.40 and 98,279.30 is: 147,346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,113.10 : 371,987.40 = 98,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,113.10/371,987.40 = 98,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,113.10x = 371,987.40 × 98,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,113.10x = 36,558,661,280.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,558,661,280.82/248,113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,346.76

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