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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,140.80, 372,211.20 and 98,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,140.80, 372,211.20 and 98,416.80 is: 147,625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,140.80 : 372,211.20 = 98,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,140.80/372,211.20 = 98,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,140.80x = 372,211.20 × 98,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,140.80x = 36,631,835,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,631,835,228.16/248,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,625.20

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