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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,138.60, 372,207.90 and 98,329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,138.60, 372,207.90 and 98,329.10 is: 147,493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,138.60 : 372,207.90 = 98,329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,138.60/372,207.90 = 98,329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,138.60x = 372,207.90 × 98,329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,138.60x = 36,598,867,819.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,598,867,819.89/248,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,493.65

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