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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,569.72, 372,903.32 and 98,782.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,569.72, 372,903.32 and 98,782.10 is: 148,192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,569.72 : 372,903.32 = 98,782.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,569.72/372,903.32 = 98,782.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,569.72x = 372,903.32 × 98,782.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,569.72x = 36,836,173,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,836,173,046.57/248,569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,192.52

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