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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,426.22, 372,701.43 and 98,616.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,426.22, 372,701.43 and 98,616.99 is: 147,950.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,426.22 : 372,701.43 = 98,616.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,426.22/372,701.43 = 98,616.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,426.22x = 372,701.43 × 98,616.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,426.22x = 36,754,693,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,754,693,195.30/248,426.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,950.14

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