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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,827.05, 373,019.58 and 96,989.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,827.05, 373,019.58 and 96,989.13 is: 145,397.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,827.05 : 373,019.58 = 96,989.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,827.05/373,019.58 = 96,989.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,827.05x = 373,019.58 × 96,989.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,827.05x = 36,178,844,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,178,844,537.17/248,827.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,397.55

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