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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,859.80, 373,338.30 and 99,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,859.80, 373,338.30 and 99,074.60 is: 148,631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,859.80 : 373,338.30 = 99,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,859.80/373,338.30 = 99,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,859.80x = 373,338.30 × 99,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,859.80x = 36,988,342,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,988,342,737.18/248,859.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,631.25

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