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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,845.08, 373,046.58 and 97,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,845.08, 373,046.58 and 97,007.16 is: 145,424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,845.08 : 373,046.58 = 97,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,845.08/373,046.58 = 97,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,845.08x = 373,046.58 × 97,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,845.08x = 36,188,189,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,188,189,273.51/248,845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,424.57

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