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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,564.97, 372,896.19 and 98,777.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,564.97, 372,896.19 and 98,777.34 is: 148,185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,564.97 : 372,896.19 = 98,777.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,564.97/372,896.19 = 98,777.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,564.97x = 372,896.19 × 98,777.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,564.97x = 36,833,693,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,833,693,744.33/248,564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,185.38

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