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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,150.80, 372,226.20 and 98,426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,150.80, 372,226.20 and 98,426.80 is: 147,640.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,150.80 : 372,226.20 = 98,426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,150.80/372,226.20 = 98,426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,150.80x = 372,226.20 × 98,426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,150.80x = 36,637,033,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,637,033,742.16/248,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,640.20

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