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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,787.39, 372,960.08 and 96,949.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,787.39, 372,960.08 and 96,949.32 is: 145,337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,787.39 : 372,960.08 = 96,949.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,787.39/372,960.08 = 96,949.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,787.39x = 372,960.08 × 96,949.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,787.39x = 36,158,227,266.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,158,227,266.60/248,787.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,337.86

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