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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,568.22, 372,901.07 and 98,780.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,568.22, 372,901.07 and 98,780.59 is: 148,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,568.22 : 372,901.07 = 98,780.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,568.22/372,901.07 = 98,780.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,568.22x = 372,901.07 × 98,780.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,568.22x = 36,835,387,706.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,835,387,706.23/248,568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,190.25

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