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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,520.75, 372,903.23 and 98,756.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,520.75, 372,903.23 and 98,756.81 is: 148,183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,520.75 : 372,903.23 = 98,756.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,520.75/372,903.23 = 98,756.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,520.75x = 372,903.23 × 98,756.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,520.75x = 36,826,733,433.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,826,733,433.50/248,520.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,183.74

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