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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,673.14, 373,068.05 and 98,921.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,673.14, 373,068.05 and 98,921.96 is: 148,406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,673.14 : 373,068.05 = 98,921.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,673.14/373,068.05 = 98,921.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,673.14x = 373,068.05 × 98,921.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,673.14x = 36,904,622,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,904,622,719.38/248,673.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,406.15

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