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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,860.16, 373,068.96 and 97,022.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,860.16, 373,068.96 and 97,022.24 is: 145,447.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,860.16 : 373,068.96 = 97,022.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,860.16/373,068.96 = 97,022.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,860.16x = 373,068.96 × 97,022.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,860.16x = 36,195,986,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,195,986,173.67/248,860.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,447.09

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