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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,874.20, 373,277.70 and 99,224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,874.20, 373,277.70 and 99,224.60 is: 148,823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,874.20 : 373,277.70 = 99,224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,874.20/373,277.70 = 99,224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,874.20x = 373,277.70 × 99,224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,874.20x = 37,038,330,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,038,330,471.42/248,874.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,823.50

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