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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,855.33, 373,061.96 and 97,017.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,855.33, 373,061.96 and 97,017.41 is: 145,439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,855.33 : 373,061.96 = 97,017.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,855.33/373,061.96 = 97,017.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,855.33x = 373,061.96 × 97,017.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,855.33x = 36,193,504,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,193,504,643.64/248,855.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,439.94

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