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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,246.10, 372,186.90 and 98,412.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,246.10, 372,186.90 and 98,412.30 is: 147,546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,246.10 : 372,186.90 = 98,412.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,246.10/372,186.90 = 98,412.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,246.10x = 372,186.90 × 98,412.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,246.10x = 36,627,768,858.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,627,768,858.87/248,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,546.20

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