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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,734.80, 373,150.80 and 98,949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,734.80, 373,150.80 and 98,949.60 is: 148,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,734.80 : 373,150.80 = 98,949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,734.80/373,150.80 = 98,949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,734.80x = 373,150.80 × 98,949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,734.80x = 36,923,122,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,923,122,399.68/248,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,443.73

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