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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,275.86, 372,416.22 and 98,552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,275.86, 372,416.22 and 98,552.22 is: 147,829.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,275.86 : 372,416.22 = 98,552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,275.86/372,416.22 = 98,552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,275.86x = 372,416.22 × 98,552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,275.86x = 36,702,445,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,702,445,245.01/248,275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,829.29

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