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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,957.68, 373,392.24 and 99,185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,957.68, 373,392.24 and 99,185.44 is: 148,760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,957.68 : 373,392.24 = 99,185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,957.68/373,392.24 = 99,185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,957.68x = 373,392.24 × 99,185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,957.68x = 37,035,073,616.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,035,073,616.99/248,957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,760.52

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