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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,748.03, 373,180.37 and 98,997.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,748.03, 373,180.37 and 98,997.39 is: 148,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,748.03 : 373,180.37 = 98,997.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,748.03/373,180.37 = 98,997.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,748.03x = 373,180.37 × 98,997.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,748.03x = 36,943,882,134.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,943,882,134.25/248,748.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,519.30

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