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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,272.80, 372,409.20 and 98,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,272.80, 372,409.20 and 98,548.80 is: 147,823.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,272.80 : 372,409.20 = 98,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,272.80/372,409.20 = 98,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,272.80x = 372,409.20 × 98,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,272.80x = 36,700,479,768.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,700,479,768.96/248,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,823.20

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