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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,152.80, 372,229.20 and 98,428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,152.80, 372,229.20 and 98,428.80 is: 147,643.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,152.80 : 372,229.20 = 98,428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,152.80/372,229.20 = 98,428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,152.80x = 372,229.20 × 98,428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,152.80x = 36,638,073,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,638,073,480.96/248,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,643.20

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