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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,256.30, 372,384.45 and 98,532.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,256.30, 372,384.45 and 98,532.30 is: 147,798.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,256.30 : 372,384.45 = 98,532.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,256.30/372,384.45 = 98,532.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,256.30x = 372,384.45 × 98,532.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,256.30x = 36,691,896,342.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,691,896,342.74/248,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,798.45

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