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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,116.80, 372,272.40 and 98,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,116.80, 372,272.40 and 98,331.60 is: 147,535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,116.80 : 372,272.40 = 98,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,116.80/372,272.40 = 98,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,116.80x = 372,272.40 × 98,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,116.80x = 36,606,140,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,606,140,727.84/248,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,535.92

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