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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,962.32, 373,200.48 and 99,157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,962.32, 373,200.48 and 99,157.68 is: 148,639.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,962.32 : 373,200.48 = 99,157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,962.32/373,200.48 = 99,157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,962.32x = 373,200.48 × 99,157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,962.32x = 37,005,693,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,005,693,771.69/248,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,639.74

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