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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,268.80, 372,403.20 and 98,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,268.80, 372,403.20 and 98,544.80 is: 147,817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,268.80 : 372,403.20 = 98,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,268.80/372,403.20 = 98,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,268.80x = 372,403.20 × 98,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,268.80x = 36,698,398,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,698,398,863.36/248,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,817.20

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