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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,250.32, 372,273.42 and 98,469.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,250.32, 372,273.42 and 98,469.98 is: 147,664.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,250.32 : 372,273.42 = 98,469.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,250.32/372,273.42 = 98,469.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,250.32x = 372,273.42 × 98,469.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,250.32x = 36,657,755,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,657,755,571.96/248,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,664.49

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