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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,928.80, 373,242.96 and 99,192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,928.80, 373,242.96 and 99,192.24 is: 148,728.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,928.80 : 373,242.96 = 99,192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,928.80/373,242.96 = 99,192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,928.80x = 373,242.96 × 99,192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,928.80x = 37,022,805,266.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,022,805,266.63/248,928.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,728.49

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