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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,867.80, 373,350.30 and 99,082.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,867.80, 373,350.30 and 99,082.60 is: 148,643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,867.80 : 373,350.30 = 99,082.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,867.80/373,350.30 = 99,082.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,867.80x = 373,350.30 × 99,082.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,867.80x = 36,992,518,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,992,518,434.78/248,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,643.25

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