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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,693.96, 373,082.24 and 98,935.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,693.96, 373,082.24 and 98,935.68 is: 148,419.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,693.96 : 373,082.24 = 98,935.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,693.96/373,082.24 = 98,935.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,693.96x = 373,082.24 × 98,935.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,693.96x = 36,911,145,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,911,145,110.32/248,693.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,419.95

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