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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,755.53, 373,191.62 and 99,004.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,755.53, 373,191.62 and 99,004.89 is: 148,530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,755.53 : 373,191.62 = 99,004.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,755.53/373,191.62 = 99,004.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,755.53x = 373,191.62 × 99,004.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,755.53x = 36,947,794,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,947,794,792.00/248,755.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,530.55

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