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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,898.74, 373,197.98 and 99,162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,898.74, 373,197.98 and 99,162.14 is: 148,683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,898.74 : 373,197.98 = 99,162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,898.74/373,197.98 = 99,162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,898.74x = 373,197.98 × 99,162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,898.74x = 37,007,110,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,007,110,340.48/248,898.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,683.40

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