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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,188.14, 372,405.24 and 98,425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,188.14, 372,405.24 and 98,425.12 is: 147,686.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,188.14 : 372,405.24 = 98,425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,188.14/372,405.24 = 98,425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,188.14x = 372,405.24 × 98,425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,188.14x = 36,654,029,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,654,029,504.62/248,188.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,686.47

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