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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,930.80, 373,245.96 and 99,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,930.80, 373,245.96 and 99,194.24 is: 148,731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,930.80 : 373,245.96 = 99,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,930.80/373,245.96 = 99,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,930.80x = 373,245.96 × 99,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,930.80x = 37,023,849,335.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,023,849,335.27/248,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,731.49

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