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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,785.28, 373,236.24 and 99,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,785.28, 373,236.24 and 99,034.72 is: 148,575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,785.28 : 373,236.24 = 99,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,785.28/373,236.24 = 99,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,785.28x = 373,236.24 × 99,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,785.28x = 36,963,346,522.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,963,346,522.25/248,785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,575.30

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