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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,266.08, 372,351.06 and 96,462.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,266.08, 372,351.06 and 96,462.90 is: 144,675.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,266.08 : 372,351.06 = 96,462.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,266.08/372,351.06 = 96,462.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,266.08x = 372,351.06 × 96,462.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,266.08x = 35,918,063,065.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,918,063,065.67/248,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,675.68

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