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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,790.80, 373,234.80 and 99,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,790.80, 373,234.80 and 99,005.60 is: 148,527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,790.80 : 373,234.80 = 99,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,790.80/373,234.80 = 99,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,790.80x = 373,234.80 × 99,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,790.80x = 36,952,335,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,952,335,314.88/248,790.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,527.74

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