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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,184.80, 372,277.20 and 98,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,184.80, 372,277.20 and 98,460.80 is: 147,691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,184.80 : 372,277.20 = 98,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,184.80/372,277.20 = 98,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,184.80x = 372,277.20 × 98,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,184.80x = 36,654,710,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,654,710,933.76/248,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,691.20

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