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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,214.97, 372,274.83 and 96,411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,214.97, 372,274.83 and 96,411.88 is: 144,599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,214.97 : 372,274.83 = 96,411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,214.97/372,274.83 = 96,411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,214.97x = 372,274.83 × 96,411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,214.97x = 35,891,714,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,891,714,375.61/248,214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,599.32

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