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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,836.05, 373,033.08 and 96,998.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,836.05, 373,033.08 and 96,998.13 is: 145,411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,836.05 : 373,033.08 = 96,998.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,836.05/373,033.08 = 96,998.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,836.05x = 373,033.08 × 96,998.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,836.05x = 36,183,511,188.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,183,511,188.14/248,836.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,411.05

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