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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,849.10, 372,994.20 and 99,048.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,849.10, 372,994.20 and 99,048.51 is: 148,461.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,849.10 : 372,994.20 = 99,048.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,849.10/372,994.20 = 99,048.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,849.10x = 372,994.20 × 99,048.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,849.10x = 36,944,519,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,944,519,748.64/248,849.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,461.54

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