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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,117.60, 372,176.40 and 98,308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,117.60, 372,176.40 and 98,308.10 is: 147,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,117.60 : 372,176.40 = 98,308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,117.60/372,176.40 = 98,308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,117.60x = 372,176.40 × 98,308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,117.60x = 36,587,954,748.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,587,954,748.84/248,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,462.15

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