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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,899.76, 373,199.48 and 99,163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,899.76, 373,199.48 and 99,163.16 is: 148,684.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,899.76 : 373,199.48 = 99,163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,899.76/373,199.48 = 99,163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,899.76x = 373,199.48 × 99,163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,899.76x = 37,007,639,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,007,639,747.16/248,899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,684.92

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