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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,151.80, 372,227.70 and 98,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,151.80, 372,227.70 and 98,427.80 is: 147,641.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,151.80 : 372,227.70 = 98,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,151.80/372,227.70 = 98,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,151.80x = 372,227.70 × 98,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,151.80x = 36,637,553,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,637,553,610.06/248,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,641.70

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