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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,489.10, 372,692.34 and 98,719.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,489.10, 372,692.34 and 98,719.29 is: 148,062.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,489.10 : 372,692.34 = 98,719.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,489.10/372,692.34 = 98,719.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,489.10x = 372,692.34 × 98,719.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,489.10x = 36,791,923,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,791,923,193.24/248,489.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,062.52

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