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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,443.20, 372,631.20 and 98,793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,443.20, 372,631.20 and 98,793.60 is: 148,177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,443.20 : 372,631.20 = 98,793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,443.20/372,631.20 = 98,793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,443.20x = 372,631.20 × 98,793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,443.20x = 36,813,577,720.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,813,577,720.32/248,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,177.04

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