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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,586, 372,927.72 and 98,798.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,586, 372,927.72 and 98,798.36 is: 148,216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,586 : 372,927.72 = 98,798.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,586/372,927.72 = 98,798.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,586x = 372,927.72 × 98,798.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,586x = 36,844,647,134.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,844,647,134.54/248,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,216.90

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