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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,419.82, 372,386.72 and 98,610.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,419.82, 372,386.72 and 98,610.32 is: 147,819.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,419.82 : 372,386.72 = 98,610.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,419.82/372,386.72 = 98,610.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,419.82x = 372,386.72 × 98,610.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,419.82x = 36,721,173,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,721,173,622.95/248,419.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,819.02

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