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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,180.30, 372,270.45 and 98,456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,180.30, 372,270.45 and 98,456.30 is: 147,684.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,180.30 : 372,270.45 = 98,456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,180.30/372,270.45 = 98,456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,180.30x = 372,270.45 × 98,456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,180.30x = 36,652,371,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,652,371,106.34/248,180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,684.45

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