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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,964.82, 373,204.23 and 99,160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,964.82, 373,204.23 and 99,160.18 is: 148,643.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,964.82 : 373,204.23 = 99,160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,964.82/373,204.23 = 99,160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,964.82x = 373,204.23 × 99,160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,964.82x = 37,006,998,623.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,006,998,623.56/248,964.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,643.49

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