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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,384.34, 372,638.79 and 98,575.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,384.34, 372,638.79 and 98,575.16 is: 147,887.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,384.34 : 372,638.79 = 98,575.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,384.34/372,638.79 = 98,575.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,384.34x = 372,638.79 × 98,575.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,384.34x = 36,732,926,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,732,926,483.26/248,384.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,887.45

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