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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,584, 372,924.72 and 98,796.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,584, 372,924.72 and 98,796.36 is: 148,213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,584 : 372,924.72 = 98,796.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,584/372,924.72 = 98,796.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,584x = 372,924.72 × 98,796.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,584x = 36,843,604,890.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,843,604,890.02/248,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,213.90

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