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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,828.05, 373,021.08 and 96,990.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,828.05, 373,021.08 and 96,990.13 is: 145,399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,828.05 : 373,021.08 = 96,990.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,828.05/373,021.08 = 96,990.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,828.05x = 373,021.08 × 96,990.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,828.05x = 36,179,363,041.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,179,363,041.94/248,828.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,399.05

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