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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,687.71, 373,072.90 and 98,929.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,687.71, 373,072.90 and 98,929.44 is: 148,410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,687.71 : 373,072.90 = 98,929.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,687.71/373,072.90 = 98,929.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,687.71x = 373,072.90 × 98,929.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,687.71x = 36,907,892,828.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,907,892,828.85/248,687.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,410.60

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