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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,190.30, 372,285.45 and 98,466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,190.30, 372,285.45 and 98,466.30 is: 147,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,190.30 : 372,285.45 = 98,466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,190.30/372,285.45 = 98,466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,190.30x = 372,285.45 × 98,466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,190.30x = 36,657,570,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,657,570,805.34/248,190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,699.45

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