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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,672.66, 373,067.30 and 98,921.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,672.66, 373,067.30 and 98,921.48 is: 148,405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,672.66 : 373,067.30 = 98,921.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,672.66/373,067.30 = 98,921.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,672.66x = 373,067.30 × 98,921.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,672.66x = 36,904,367,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,904,367,837.57/248,672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,405.41

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