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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,662.92, 373,166.64 and 98,887.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,662.92, 373,166.64 and 98,887.86 is: 148,400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,662.92 : 373,166.64 = 98,887.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,662.92/373,166.64 = 98,887.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,662.92x = 373,166.64 × 98,887.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,662.92x = 36,901,650,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,901,650,452.99/248,662.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,400.29

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