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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,853.58, 373,059.33 and 97,015.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,853.58, 373,059.33 and 97,015.66 is: 145,437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,853.58 : 373,059.33 = 97,015.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,853.58/373,059.33 = 97,015.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,853.58x = 373,059.33 × 97,015.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,853.58x = 36,192,597,119.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,192,597,119.11/248,853.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,437.32

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