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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,635.92, 372,993.66 and 98,877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,635.92, 372,993.66 and 98,877.44 is: 148,331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,635.92 : 372,993.66 = 98,877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,635.92/372,993.66 = 98,877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,635.92x = 372,993.66 × 98,877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,635.92x = 36,880,658,237.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,880,658,237.03/248,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,331.98

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