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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,141.80, 372,212.70 and 98,417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,141.80, 372,212.70 and 98,417.80 is: 147,626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,141.80 : 372,212.70 = 98,417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,141.80/372,212.70 = 98,417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,141.80x = 372,212.70 × 98,417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,141.80x = 36,632,355,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,632,355,066.06/248,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,626.70

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