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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,922.30, 373,233.21 and 99,185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,922.30, 373,233.21 and 99,185.70 is: 148,718.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,922.30 : 373,233.21 = 99,185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,922.30/373,233.21 = 99,185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,922.30x = 373,233.21 × 99,185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,922.30x = 37,019,397,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,019,397,197.10/248,922.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,718.69

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