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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,904.20, 373,322.70 and 99,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,904.20, 373,322.70 and 99,254.60 is: 148,868.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,904.20 : 373,322.70 = 99,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,904.20/373,322.70 = 99,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,904.20x = 373,322.70 × 99,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,904.20x = 37,053,995,259.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,053,995,259.42/248,904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,868.50

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