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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,787.53, 372,960.35 and 96,949.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,787.53, 372,960.35 and 96,949.43 is: 145,338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,787.53 : 372,960.35 = 96,949.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,787.53/372,960.35 = 96,949.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,787.53x = 372,960.35 × 96,949.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,787.53x = 36,158,293,792.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,158,293,792.75/248,787.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,338.05

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