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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,214.68, 372,274.41 and 96,411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,214.68, 372,274.41 and 96,411.59 is: 144,598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,214.68 : 372,274.41 = 96,411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,214.68/372,274.41 = 96,411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,214.68x = 372,274.41 × 96,411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,214.68x = 35,891,567,784.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,891,567,784.41/248,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,598.89

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