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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,697.06, 372,768.56 and 98,897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,697.06, 372,768.56 and 98,897.28 is: 148,235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,697.06 : 372,768.56 = 98,897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,697.06/372,768.56 = 98,897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,697.06x = 372,768.56 × 98,897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,697.06x = 36,865,796,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,865,796,653.52/248,697.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,235.76

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