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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,897.74, 373,196.48 and 99,161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,897.74, 373,196.48 and 99,161.14 is: 148,681.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,897.74 : 373,196.48 = 99,161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,897.74/373,196.48 = 99,161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,897.74x = 373,196.48 × 99,161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,897.74x = 37,006,588,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,006,588,400.79/248,897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,681.90

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