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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,634.92, 372,992.16 and 98,876.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,634.92, 372,992.16 and 98,876.44 is: 148,330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,634.92 : 372,992.16 = 98,876.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,634.92/372,992.16 = 98,876.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,634.92x = 372,992.16 × 98,876.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,634.92x = 36,880,136,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,880,136,928.71/248,634.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,330.48

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