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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,312.80, 372,469.20 and 98,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,312.80, 372,469.20 and 98,588.80 is: 147,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,312.80 : 372,469.20 = 98,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,312.80/372,469.20 = 98,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,312.80x = 372,469.20 × 98,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,312.80x = 36,721,291,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,721,291,464.96/248,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,883.20

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