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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,136.35, 372,327.55 and 98,373.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,136.35, 372,327.55 and 98,373.33 is: 147,608.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,136.35 : 372,327.55 = 98,373.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,136.35/372,327.55 = 98,373.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,136.35x = 372,327.55 × 98,373.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,136.35x = 36,627,100,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,627,100,698.31/248,136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,608.77

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