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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,251.07, 372,274.55 and 98,470.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,251.07, 372,274.55 and 98,470.73 is: 147,665.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,251.07 : 372,274.55 = 98,470.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,251.07/372,274.55 = 98,470.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,251.07x = 372,274.55 × 98,470.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,251.07x = 36,658,147,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,658,147,137.25/248,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,665.61

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